Recall 13V472000: 2006–2011 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer and 3 other models

Report received

Sep 26, 2013

Manufacturer

Prevost Cars, Inc.

Potentially affected

35vehicles

Model years

2005–2014

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 Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2013 X3-45, 2012-2014 H3-45, 2008 H3-45 VIP, 2005 XL2, and 2006-2011 XL2-45 Entertainer buses equipped with super single tires. The cold inflation pressure shown on the certification plate is higher than the specification for the super single tires installed on the rear axle, which may lead to tire overinflation. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Part 567, "Certification Regulation."

Possible consequence

Tire overinflation may reduce traction, braking ability and handling, increasing the the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification plate, free of charge. The recallbegan on November 22, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's recall number is SR13-61.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 Prevost H3-450 complaints
• 2013 Prevost H3-450 complaints
• 2014 Prevost H3-450 complaints
• 2008 Prevost H3-45VIP0 complaints
• 2005 Prevost Xlii0 complaints
• 2006 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer0 complaints
• 2007 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer0 complaints
• 2008 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer1 complaints
• 2009 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer0 complaints
• 2010 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer0 complaints
• 2011 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer0 complaints