Recall
Prevost Vip-45 — 11V135000
NHTSA ID
11V135000
Make
Prevost
Model
Vip-45
Years Affected
2011
Recall Date
2011-02-24
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
48
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SR11-10
Summary
PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 H3-45, MODEL YEAR 2011 VIP-45 AND X3-45 MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2010 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2011. THE WELDING ON THE FUEL TANK SUPPORTS IS INSUFFICIENT AND COULD LEADING TO THE METAL SUPPORTS CONTACTING THE GROUND.
Consequence
SHOULD THE METAL SUPPORTS CONTACTING THE GROUND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERCARRIAGE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ADD REDESIGNED SUPPORT BREAKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 418-883-2888