2007 PREVOST XLII-45E Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 06V243000 on 07/10/2006
- Component:
- Parking brake:conventional:air
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/2006 - 06/29/2006
- Affected:
- 9
- Defect:
- On certain motor coaches equipped with bendix sr-7 brake valves, the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly set, causing internal air leakage. if the check valve does not properly seat, the resulting leakage can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
- Consequence:
- The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the valves and replace it free of charge. the recall began on october 5, 2006. owners may contact prevost at 418-831-2046.
- Notes:
- Prevost recall no. sr-06-10.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 07V371000 on 08/19/2007
- Component:
- Parking brake
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/2005 - 06/29/2007
- Affected:
- 686
- Defect:
- On certain motor coaches equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
- Consequence:
- This could cause delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Prevost is working with bendix to repair these vehicles (please see 07e037). bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. the recall began on september 14, 2007. owners may contact bendix at 1-440-329-9000 or prevost at 1-418-831-2046.
- Notes:
- Prevost recall no. sr07-11.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 08V610000 on 11/24/2008
- Component:
- Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
- Manufactured:
- 10/12/2005 - 09/28/2008
- Affected:
- 640
- Defect:
- Prevost is recalling 395 my 2007-2009 mth xl2-45, mth xl2-45e, and x3-45 motor homes and motor coaches. on some vehicles, the power steering hose protective skin has been damaged at assembly, leaving the metal braiding exposed to the environment.
- Consequence:
- Over time, the metallic braiding may rust up to a point where the hose will give up under pressure. this could result in a loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will repair the power steering hose assembly. the recall is expected to begin during november 2008. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-831-5432.
- Notes:
- Prevost recall no. sr08-22.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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