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Prevost X3-45 Recall 13V278: Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights

NHTSA campaign 13V278, reported June 28, 2013, 27 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V278Prevost Cars, Inc.
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Problem
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2013 X3-45 Entertainer coach shells and certain model year 2014 X3-45 highway coaches manufactured October 9, 2012, through June 6, 2013. Improper voltage is being supplied to the tail lamps causing the brightness of the tail lamps to exceed the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Drivers may mistake exceedingly bright tail lamps to be brake lamps confusing following drivers about the intention to brake, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners and dealers will update the lamp controller software to ensure the correct voltage is reaching the affected lamps, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2013. Prevost's recall number is SR13-53. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-336-393-2233.
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.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Prevost X3-452014
Prevost X3-45 LE Mirage Coach2013