Exterior lightingRecall 13V-021 · Prevost vehicles
Prevost Cars, Inc. recall 13V-021 covers 45 Prevost vehicles for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on January 22, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V021000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2013 X3-45, H3-45, and XLII-45 Entertainer coach buses and coach bus shells manufactured September 25, 2012, through January 9, 2013, for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The buses may have missing side reflectors.
The risk
The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the bus, increasing the risk that another vehicle may crash into the bus.
The fix
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will add side reflectors, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.
Prevost's campaign recall number is SR13-05.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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 September 25, 2012 to November 29, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.