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Prevost X3-45 Recall 12V315: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables

NHTSA campaign 12V315, reported July 6, 2012, 428 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V315PREVOST CARS, INC.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Problem
PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 X3-45 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH VOLVO D13 ENGINES. THE JUMP-START POSITIVE TERMINAL BLOCK CABLE MAY BE MISSING A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE, WHICH MAY ALLOW A SHORT-CIRCUIT IF IT CONTACTS OTHER VEHICLE STRUCTURES.
Risk
IF A SHORT-CIRCUIT OCCURS, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF FIRE.
Remedy
PREVOST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE AND, AS NECESSARY, ADD PROTECTIVE TUBING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 17, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-883-2888.
Notes
THE PREVOST RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SR12-24.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-423 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Affected vehicles

Prevost X3-45200720082009