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Prevost H3-41 Recall 13V039: Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

NHTSA campaign 13V039, reported February 7, 2013, 1,033 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V039Prevost Cars, Inc.
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Problem
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 X3-45, H3-41 and H3-45 coaches, model year 2011-2013 H3-45 VIP coaches, model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP coaches, and model year 2009-2013 XLII-45 Entertainer coaches manufactured from May 16, 2007, through March 14, 2013 and equipped with Volvo engines. Certain conditions may cause the affected coaches to go into a software mode that would result in the throttle signal being fixed at 1700rpms regardless of throttle pedal input from the driver.
Risk
Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners and dealers will remedy will the affected coaches, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-831-2046.
Notes
The Prevost recall campaign number is SR13-07.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.

Affected vehicles

Prevost H3-41200820092010201120122013
Prevost H3-45200820092010201120122013
Prevost H3-45 VIP201120122013
Prevost X3-45200820092010201120122013
Prevost X3-45 VIP20122013
Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer20092010201120122013