Campaign 12V-511

Power cables may rub against sharp edges in both the rear junction box and the condenser compartment, resulting in a short-circuit

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Defect summary

Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 and XLII-45 coach buses, manufactured between November 15, 2011, and August 14, 2012. The power cables may rub against sharp edges in both the rear junction box and the condenser compartment, resulting in a short-circuit.

Consequence

If the power cables short-circuit, a vehicle fire may result.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will re-route and repair the affected power cables, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.

Notes

Prevost's campaign recall number is SR12-39. 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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 12V511000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 12V-511
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
PrevostX3-452012 to 20130
PrevostXLII-45 Entertainer2012 to 20130
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.