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Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer Recall 13V472: Equipment:Other:Labels

NHTSA campaign 13V472, reported September 26, 2013, 35 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V472Prevost Cars, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Problem
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2013 X3-45, 2012-2014 H3-45, 2008 H3-45 VIP, 2005 XL2, and 2006-2011 XL2-45 Entertainer buses equipped with super single tires. The cold inflation pressure shown on the certification plate is higher than the specification for the super single tires installed on the rear axle, which may lead to tire overinflation. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Part 567, "Certification Regulation."
Risk
Tire overinflation may reduce traction, braking ability and handling, increasing the the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification plate, free of charge. The recallbegan on November 22, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's recall number is SR13-61.
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 H3-45201220132014
Prevost H3-45 VIP2008
Prevost X3-452013
Prevost Xlii2005
Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer200620072008200920102011