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.

NHTSA number
14V-095
Report date
Mar 4, 2014
Vehicles affected
59
Owners notified
Apr 23, 2014

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

ManufacturerPrevost Cars, Inc.
ComponentElectrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number14V095000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Prevost H3-412014All years
Prevost H3-452014All years
Prevost H3-45 VIP2013, 2014All 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.