StructureRecall 08V-448 · Prevost vehicles
PREVOST CARS, INC. recall 08V-448 covers 189 Prevost vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on September 3, 2008.
Source: NHTSA recall 08V448000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PREVOST IS RECALLING 189 MY 2008-2009 XLII-45, XLII-45E, X3-45 MOTOR HOMES AND H3-41, H3-45, AND VIP MOTOR COACHES. DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ESCAPE HATCH RETAINING BOLTS, THESE BOLTS CAN BREAK.
The risk
IF THE BOLTS BREAK, THE ESCAPE HATCH CAN FALL DOWN ON TO THE ROADWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE OR A CRASH.
The fix
PREVOST WILL PROVIDE PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-883-3391.
PREVOST RECALL NO. SR08-12.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 19, 2008 to August 11, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.