Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Recall 13V-149 · 2013 Prevost H3-45
Prevost Cars, Inc. recall 13V-149 covers 1 2013 Prevost H3-45 for a automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) problem, reported to NHTSA on April 19, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V149000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Prevost is recalling one model year 2013 H3-45 coach bus manufactured November 14, 2011, through July 3, 2012. In the affected bus, the transmission has the wrong software and may not lock to prevent movement while the wheelchair lift door is open. Thus, this bus fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems for Motor Vehicles."
The risk
Without the transmission locking to prevent movement, if the parking brake lock fails while the wheelchair lift door is open, the bus may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Prevost has notified the owner, and the transmission is being reprogrammed, free of charge. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558. Prevost's campaign recall number is SR13-25.
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 November 14, 2011 to July 3, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.