Other: labelsRecall 13V-472 · Prevost vehicles
Prevost Cars, Inc. recall 13V-472 covers 35 Prevost vehicles for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on September 26, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 89% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V472000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2013 X3-45, 2012-2014 H3-45, 2008 H3-45 VIP, 2005 XL2, and 2006-2011 XL2-45 Entertainer buses equipped with super single tires. The cold inflation pressure shown on the certification plate is higher than the specification for the super single tires installed on the rear axle, which may lead to tire overinflation. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Part 567, "Certification Regulation."
The risk
Tire overinflation may reduce traction, braking ability and handling, increasing the the risk of a crash.
The fix
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification plate, free of charge. The recallbegan on November 22, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's recall number is SR13-61.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
89%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 18, 2004 to September 4, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.