Prevost Recall 13V534000: Electrical System, 12v/24v/48v Battery, Cables

NHTSA recall 13V534000 · announced October 29, 2013 · filed by Prevost Cars, Inc. · 142 units affected

The problem

Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 X3-45 and X3-45 Entertainer coach buses manufactured November 2, 2006, through November 27, 2008. In the affected buses there are two battery cables. One of cables may have been inadvertently installed in a p-clamp. As a result, the cable that is not run through the p-clamp may rub against the p-clamp causing a short circuit.

The risk

A short may result in a vehicle fire.

What to do

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will remove the p-clamp, inspect, and replace the affected battery cable as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's recall number is SR13-73.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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

• 2008 Prevost X3-45
• 2009 Prevost X3-45
• 2008 Prevost Xlii-45 Entertainer
• 2009 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.