Recall 12V450000: Prevost cars, inc.

Report received

Sep 13, 2012

Manufacturer

Prevost cars, inc.

Potentially affected

203vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Prevost is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Volvo Bus 9700 coaches. The pipe that carries hydraulic fluid to the fan drive may crack allowing oil to spray on hot engine components.

Possible consequence

Hydraulic oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will add a rubber skirt to the hydraulic pipe, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2012. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888.