Campaign 21V-488

Parking brake emergency release valve may be the incorrect type, which can result in the permanent release of the parking brake

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Defect summary

Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021 X3 Commuter Coach buses. The parking brake emergency release valve may be the incorrect type, which can result in the permanent release of the parking brake.

Consequence

A released parking brake that cannot be re-engaged may cause the vehicle to roll-away, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Prevost will provide a service document describing the inspection method used and the remedy applied when needed for the parking brake emergency release valve replacement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR21-307.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 21V488000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

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

Vehicles covered by campaign 21V-488
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
PrevostX3-45 Commuter20210
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.