2013 PREVOST X3-45 LE MIRAGE COACH RECALL - #13V278000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : TAIL LIGHTS
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2013 PREVOST X3-45 LE MIRAGE COACH |
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| Manufacturer |
Prevost Cars, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
7/2/2013 |
| Influenced by |
Prevost Cars, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/22/2013 |
| # Affected |
27 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
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