Prevost Recall 12V511000: Electrical System

NHTSA recall 12V511000 · announced October 18, 2012 · filed by Prevost Cars, Inc. · 91 units affected

The problem

Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 and XLII-45 coach buses, manufactured between November 15, 2011, and August 14, 2012. The power cables may rub against sharp edges in both the rear junction box and the condenser compartment, resulting in a short-circuit.

The risk

If the power cables short-circuit, a vehicle fire may result.

What to do

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will re-route and repair the affected power cables, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Prevost's campaign recall number is SR12-39. 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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2012 Prevost X3-45
• 2013 Prevost X3-45
• 2012 Prevost Xlii-45 Entertainer
• 2013 Prevost Xlii-45 Entertainer

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.