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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2023 X3-45 VIP Entertainer motor coaches. The grommet that protects the electrical power distribution cables passing through a metallic panel was not installed, allowing the cables to chafe on the edges of the panel and potentially short circuit.
- Risk
- An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a vehicle fire may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Prevost will inspect and install the grommet, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 8, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR23-14.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A grommet that should protect electrical power cables where they pass through a metal panel was not installed. Without it, the cables can rub against the panel edges and potentially short circuit.
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire. A vehicle fire may also force passengers to evacuate in an uncontrolled traffic situation, which raises the risk of injury.
Owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until the remedy is performed. The repair is free: Prevost will inspect the vehicle and install the grommet if needed. Contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046, referencing recall SR23-14.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Prevost X3-45 VIP | 2023 |
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