Recall
Prevost X3-45 — 12V315000
NHTSA ID
12V315000
Make
Prevost
Model
X3-45
Years Affected
2007
Recall Date
2012-07-06
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Units Affected
428
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SR12-24
Summary
PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 X3-45 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH VOLVO D13 ENGINES. THE JUMP-START POSITIVE TERMINAL BLOCK CABLE MAY BE MISSING A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE, WHICH MAY ALLOW A SHORT-CIRCUIT IF IT CONTACTS OTHER VEHICLE STRUCTURES.
Consequence
IF A SHORT-CIRCUIT OCCURS, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF FIRE.
Remedy
PREVOST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE AND, AS NECESSARY, ADD PROTECTIVE TUBING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 17, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-883-2888.