The defect
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP, 2006-2013 H3-45 VIP, and 2006-2011 XLII-45 coach buses equipped with window part numbers: 790612, 790613, and 790614. These vehicles were manufactured between October 31, 2003, through April 10, 2013. On the vehicles involved, the decals explaining how to open the emergency windows does not contain a step required to open the window in case of an emergency. Specifically, the latch must be held down while the window is pushed outward to release the window; this is not stated on the decal.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the incorrect label may result in difficulty opening the emergency windows. This could increase the risk of personal injury.
The remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the emergency window decals, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on August 1, 2013. Owners were notified that the replacement decals are available on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558. Prevost's campaign recall number is SR13-26.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Prevost H3-45 VIP | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Prevost X3-45 VIP | 2012, 2013 |
| Prevost XLII-45 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prevost H3-45 VIP | 2006 | 0 | 2 |
| Prevost H3-45 VIP | 2007 | 0 | 3 |
| Prevost H3-45 VIP | 2008 | 0 | 4 |
| Prevost H3-45 VIP | 2009 | 0 | 3 |
| Prevost H3-45 VIP | 2010 | 0 | 6 |
| Prevost H3-45 VIP | 2011 | 0 | 6 |
| Prevost H3-45 VIP | 2012 | 0 | 7 |
| Prevost H3-45 VIP | 2013 | 0 | 7 |
| Prevost X3-45 VIP | 2012 | 0 | 6 |
| Prevost X3-45 VIP | 2013 | 0 | 6 |
| Prevost XLII-45 | 2006 | 0 | 4 |
| Prevost XLII-45 | 2007 | 0 | 3 |
| Prevost XLII-45 | 2008 | 0 | 3 |
| Prevost XLII-45 | 2009 | 0 | 3 |
| Prevost XLII-45 | 2010 | 0 | 2 |
| Prevost XLII-45 | 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer | 2006 | 0 | 3 |
| Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer | 2007 | 0 | 2 |
| Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer | 2008 | 1 | 3 |
| Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer | 2009 | 0 | 5 |
| Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer | 2010 | 0 | 3 |
| Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer | 2011 | 0 | 4 |
| Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer | 2012 | 0 | 5 |
| Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer | 2013 | 0 | 7 |
Other equipment recalls in 2013
135 of the 627 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2013 concerned the equipment; Prevost Cars, Inc. filed 44 campaigns in all.
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| 13V654000 20 Dec 2013 | Starcraft RV, Inc. |
| 13V638000 19 Dec 2013 | Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
| 13V636000 18 Dec 2013 | Altec Industries Inc. |
| 13V623000 16 Dec 2013 | Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. |
| 13V609000 3 Dec 2013 | Starcraft RV, Inc. |
| 13V593000 25 Nov 2013 | PACCAR Incorporated |
| 13V565000 13 Nov 2013 | Sutphen Corporation |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2013