Recall 14V-095: 2014 Prevost H3-41, 2014 Prevost H3-45 and 1 more
Prevost Cars, Inc. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Mar 4, 2014, covering about 59 vehicles.
The problem
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 H3-45 VIP coaches and model year 2014 H3-45 and H3-41 coaches manufactured with KALAS-brand battery cables. In the affected vehicles, the insulation at the crimped terminal ends may not have been stripped back on the power cable to the engine electronic control unit.
The risk
If the power cable loses connection to the engine electronic control unit, the engine may shut down, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the battery cables, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number associated with this recall is SR14-10.
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
| Manufacturer | Prevost Cars, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 14V095000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Prevost H3-41 | 2014 | All years |
| Prevost H3-45 | 2014 | All years |
| Prevost H3-45 VIP | 2013, 2014 | All 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 14V-095?
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 H3-45 VIP coaches and model year 2014 H3-45 and H3-41 coaches manufactured with KALAS-brand battery cables. In the affected vehicles, the insulation at the crimped terminal ends may not have been stripped back on the power cable to the engine electronic control unit.
How is recall 14V-095 fixed?
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the battery cables, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number associated with this recall is SR14-10.
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.