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Recall 13V-650: 2012–2014 Prevost H3-41, 2012–2014 Prevost H3-45 and 4 more

Prevost Cars, Inc. recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Dec 26, 2013, covering about 682 vehicles.

NHTSA number
13V-650
Report date
Dec 26, 2013
Vehicles affected
682
Owners notified
Feb 26, 2014

The problem

Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP motorhomes, H3 VIP motorhomes and XLII-45 Entertainers and model year 2012-2014 model year X3-45, H3-41, H3-45 coaches manufactured June 6, 2011, through May 17, 2013, equipped with JAKO windshield wiper motors, model SWF403195. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor housing may crack resulting in a loss of windshield wiper function.

The risk

Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and any affected windshield wiper motor will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's number for this recall is SR14-02.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerPrevost Cars, Inc.
ComponentVisibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number13V650000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Prevost H3-412012, 2013, 2014All years
Prevost H3-452012, 2013, 2014All years
Prevost H3-45 VIP2012, 2013All years
Prevost X3-452012, 2013, 2014All years
Prevost X3-45 VIP2012, 2013All years
Prevost Xlii-45 Entertainer2012, 2013All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V-650?

Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP motorhomes, H3 VIP motorhomes and XLII-45 Entertainers and model year 2012-2014 model year X3-45, H3-41, H3-45 coaches manufactured June 6, 2011, through May 17, 2013, equipped with JAKO windshield wiper motors, model SWF403195. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor housing may crack resulting in a loss of windshield wiper function.

How is recall 13V-650 fixed?

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and any affected windshield wiper motor will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's number for this recall is SR14-02.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.