Tuesday, September 09, 2008
RECALL: 2008-2009 PREVOST: ESCAPE HATCH
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
PREVOST / H3-41 2008-2009
PREVOST / H3-45 2008-2009
PREVOST / X3-45 2008-2009
PREVOST / XLII-45 2008-2009
PREVOST / XLII-45E 2008-2009
Manufacturer : PREVOST CARS, INC. Mfr's Report Date : AUG 29, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V448000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 189
Summary:
PREVOST IS RECALLING 189 MY 2008-2009 XLII-45, XLII-45E, X3-45 MOTOR HOMES AND H3-41 AND H3-45 COACHES. DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ESCAPE HATCH RETAINING BOLTS, THESE BOLTS CAN BREAK.
Consequence:
IF THE BOLTS BREAK, THE ESCAPE HATCH CAN FALL DOWN ON TO THE ROADWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE OR A CRASH.
Remedy:
PREVOST WILL PROVIDE PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-883-3391.
Notes:
PREVOST RECALL NO. SR08-12. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
PREVOST / H3-41 2008-2009
PREVOST / H3-45 2008-2009
PREVOST / X3-45 2008-2009
PREVOST / XLII-45 2008-2009
PREVOST / XLII-45E 2008-2009
Manufacturer : PREVOST CARS, INC. Mfr's Report Date : AUG 29, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V448000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 189
Summary:
PREVOST IS RECALLING 189 MY 2008-2009 XLII-45, XLII-45E, X3-45 MOTOR HOMES AND H3-41 AND H3-45 COACHES. DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ESCAPE HATCH RETAINING BOLTS, THESE BOLTS CAN BREAK.
Consequence:
IF THE BOLTS BREAK, THE ESCAPE HATCH CAN FALL DOWN ON TO THE ROADWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE OR A CRASH.
Remedy:
PREVOST WILL PROVIDE PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-883-3391.
Notes:
PREVOST RECALL NO. SR08-12. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.