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March 20, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V183000
Turn Signal and Hazard Light Malfunction/FMVSS 108
Hazard lights that do not flash simultaneously may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V183
Manufacturer Prevost Car (US) Inc.
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 26
Summary
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost Car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 H3-45 VIP and 2023 H3-45 vehicles. When activating the hazard warning lights, the turn signal lights may not flash simultaneously if the ignition is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”
Remedy
Prevost will update the hazard warning lights software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost’s number for this recall is SR23-07.
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.
Prevost Technical Publications
SR23-07
April 2023
DESCRIPTION
On vehicles affected by this recall, the hazard warning lights do not comply with FMVSS 108 S6.1.5.1 because the turn signal lamps do not flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are activated with the ignition set to “OFF”.
The issue results from a software development error.
Therefore, a corrected software version that ensures that the hazard warning lights are fully compliant with FMVSS 108 must be installed on all potentially affected vehicles (06100191.P01 for H3-45 and 06100192.P01 for H3-45 VIP).
Please make an appointment in a Prevost Service Center or contact your Prevost Service representative to have the vehicle program upgraded. It requires VPG (Vehicle Program Generator) software.
For operators having the required equipment & software, please contact a Prevost Service representative to receive the vehicle program update file.
Chronology :
2023-02-14 One field report involving one vehicle was received.
2023-02-24 Internal Prevost investigation was opened to identify the root cause and to determine if the issue is safety related.
2023-03-01 Delivery Stop was issued to stop the delivery of new vehicles until the investigation is completed and corrective actions are implemented.
2023-03-06 Updated software versions that solve the hazard warning lights issue were released.
2023-03-06 Internal campaign (retrofit) was launched to solve the issue on all vehicles in production before being delivered.
2023-03-07 Case was presented on Volvo Product Safety Working Group (PSWG) to evaluate if there is a potential safety related issue. Decision made to raise the potential issue to the Product Safety Committee (PSC) for review and determination.
2023-03-16 Case was presented to Volvo Product Safety Committee (PSC). It was concluded that there was a safety related non-compliance and that a recall is needed.
2023-03-20 Non-compliance report submitted to authorities.
No warranty claims related to this issue. No other field reports, incidents, accidents, injury, or fatality were
reported.
3 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
PREVOST | H3-45 | 2023 |
PREVOST | H3-45 VIP | 2022-2023 |
10 Associated Documents
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V183-6648.PDF 215.856KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V183-3848.pdf 645.127KB
Recall 573 Report – March 28, 2023
RCLRPT-23V183-7204.PDF 215.86KB
Safety Bulletin
RCSB-23V183-7098.pdf 1297.992KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-23V183-7813.pdf 237.742KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2023-2
RCLQRT-23V183-1406.PDF 211.147KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2023-3
RCLQRT-23V183-5394.PDF 211.385KB
ISSUED Renotification Notice
RCRN-23V183-7685.pdf 239.266KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-4
RCLQRT-23V183-9312.PDF 211.475KB
ISSUED Renotification Notice – THIRD NOTIFICATION
RCRN-23V183-8901.pdf 239.716KB
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https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=23V183&docType=RCL
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SEOCONTENT-START
Writer: MG
SAFETY
RECALL
SR23-07
DATE :
April 2023
SECTION : 06 ELECTRICAL
SUBJECT:
Hazard Warning Lights Synchronization
First Release
04-18-2023
APPLICATION
NOTICE TO SERVICE CENTERS
Verify vehicle eligibility by checking warranty bulletin status with SAP or via ONLINE WARRANTY SYSTEM available on Service / Warranty tab of Prevost website.
Model
VIN
H3-45 coach
Model Year: 2023
2PCH33492PC721377, 2PCH33498PC721402,
2PCH33493PC721405, 2PCH33494PC721431
H3-45 VIP motorhomes
Model Year: 2022 – 2023
From 2PCVS3498NC721211 up to 2PCVS3498PC721468 incl.
This Safety Recall does not necessarily apply to all the above-mentioned vehicles, some vehicles may have been modified before delivery. The owners of the vehicles affected by this recall will be advised by a letter indicating the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of each vehicle concerned.
DESCRIPTION
On vehicles affected by this recall, the hazard warning lights do not comply with FMVSS 108 S6.1.5.1 because the turn signal lamps do not flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are activated with the ignition set to “OFF”.
The issue results from a software development error.
Therefore, a corrected software version that ensures that the hazard warning lights are fully compliant with FMVSS 108 must be installed on all potentially affected vehicles (06100191.P01 for H3-45 and 06100192.P01 for H3-45 VIP).
Please make an appointment in a Prevost Service Center or contact your Prevost Service representative to have the vehicle program upgraded. It requires VPG (Vehicle Program Generator) software.
For operators having the required equipment & software, please contact a Prevost Service representative to receive the vehicle program update file.
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EQUIPMENT
Required equipment to perform this bulletin:
Part No.
Description
Qty
N/A
LAPTOP (WITH VPG SOFTWARE)
1
N/A
RS232 SERIAL INTERFACE CABLE
1
N/A
VIRTUAL SERIAL PORT ADAPTER USB TO RS232
1
066009
INTERFACE HARNESS DB9 PC/MASTER ID-MU
1
568103
EXTRACTOR TOOL
1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Eye protection should always be worn when working in a shop.
• Rules for Personal Protection Equipment should always be respected. Wear your PPE including but not limited to the following:
Safety First!
PROCEDURE
DANGER
Park vehicle safely, apply parking brake, stop the engine. Prior to working on the vehicle, set the ignition switch to the OFF position and trip the main circuit breakers equipped with a trip button.
Lockout & Tag out (LOTO) must be performed during set-up, maintenance or repair activities. Refer to your local procedure for detailed information regarding the control of hazardous energy.
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PART 1 : MODULE RECONNECTION
1. Remove the entrance electrical compartment panel.
• Unclip the lower part of the panel first.
• Slightly tilt the panel and disengage the upper panel hooks.
• Disconnect the panel harness.
2. Locate the faulty connection.
• Locate the A47 I/OB module in the compartment as shown.
• On the side of the module, locate the J1 and J2 connectors.
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3. Reconnect the faulty wire.
• Locate wire J2:7 (J2 middle connector)
• Disconnect J2 connector (see note for correct removal procedure)
• Remove the J2:7 wire using extractor tool 568103 (see note for correct removal procedure).
• Put a label on the wire indicating that it will now be named J1:3.
• Reconnect the wire into J1:3 cavity of the J1 (top) connector.
• Reconnect the J2 connector.
NOTE
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4. Reinstall the entrance panel.
• Reconnect the panel harness
• Reinsert the top part (hooks)
• Snap back the lower part.
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IMPORTANT
If the bulletin is performed by a Prevost Service Center, use computer and VPG software for the program revision number upgrade.
If the vehicle operator is having the equipment required to proceed to the vehicle programming, the operator must contact a Prevost Service representative to have the vehicle program update file sent to him. Refer the representative to procedure shown in bulletin SCI19-20, explaining how to send the file.
PART 2 : REPROGRAMMING THE VEHICLE
1. Connect to vehicle and enter vehicle short VIN (click “SEARCH”) (1)
2. Make sure the vehicle is using an older program number (other than 06100191.P01 for H3-45 and 06100192.P01 for H3-45 VIP). (2)
3. Click on the blue square to check new available program. (3)
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4. Take note of the condition; make sure Part 1 of the bulletin was done before reprogramming the vehicle. (1)
5. Make sure the new program is available (06100191.P01 for H3-45 and 06100192.P01 for H3-45 VIP). Click on the program. (2)
6. Confirm that Part one was done. (3)
7. Go to program generation menu. (1)
8. Click start generation. (2)
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9. Let generation finish.(1)
10. Click yes/oui to start transfer to vehicle.(2)
11. Go to transfer menu. (1)
12. Click Setting. (2)
13. Choose the correct port for your laptop and click OK. (3)
14. Start the transfer. (4)
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WARRANTY
This modification is covered by Prevost’s normal warranty. We will reimburse you an hour (1.0) of labor upon receipt of a completed A.F.A. Please submit claim via our Online Warranty System, available at www.prevostcar.com (under service \ warranty section). Use Claim Type: “Bulletin/Recall” and select ‘’Safety Recall SR23-07 “.
Should you only wish to close the safety recall (without reimbursement), fill-in the ‘’Safety Recall Certification Sheet’’ provided with this bulletin and return it to our warranty department by Email at prevost.onlinewarranty@volvo.com or by fax at 418-831-9301.
OTHER
VBC Bulletin
N/A
Access all our Service Bulletins on http://techpub.prevostcar.com/en/
or scan the QR-Code with your smart phone.
E-mail us at technicalpublications_prev@volvo.com and type “ADD” in the subject to receive our warranty bulletins by e-mail.
Fail Code
06.27-2
Defect Code
49
Syst.Cond
R
Causal Part
7770029
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VEHICLE SERIAL NUMBER:
PERFORMED BY
OWNER/OPERATOR
We hereby certify that Safety Recall Instructions with regard to Safety Recall SR23-07 have been performed.
Name:
Name:
Addr:
Addr:
Phone:
Phone:
Fax:
Fax:
Signature :
Signature :
Date:
Date:
If the information mentioned above is incorrect or you are not the owner of this vehicle anymore, please fill this section and return to sender.
NEW OWNER:
BUSINESS:
ADDRESS (including County):
TELEPHONE:
FAX:
Please return this completed document with your A.F.A. form
Safety Recall
Certification Sheet
(Ref: SR23-07)
**************************************************************************************************************
US recall notif letter
PREVOST SAFETY RECALL SR23-07
NHTSA SAFETY RECALL #23V-183
February 2024
SR23-07-THIRD NOTICE
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USA
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL – THIRD NOTIFICATION
This notice applies to your vehicle(s), see VIN list below.
Dear Customer,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Prevost Car US Inc. has decided that certain 2023 H3-45 Coaches & certain 2022 to 2023 H3-45 VIP Motorhomes fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.108, “Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. equipment”.
DEFECT DESCRIPTION
On the affected vehicles, the hazard warning lights do not comply with FMVSS 108 S6.1.5.1 because the turn signal lamps do not flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are activated with the ignition set to “OFF”.
SAFETY RISK
Turn signal lamps that do not flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are activated could confuse other road users, thus increasing the risk of a crash.
IDENTIFICATION OF ANY WARNING THAT CAN PRECEDE
There is no warning with this issue.
US recall notif letter
REMEDY PROGRAM
Prevost has released a repair procedure to remedy the affected vehicle population and will reprogram all affected vehicles to correct the hazard warning lights issue. The correction will be provided free of charge for the customers.
According to our records, you are the registered owner of the following vehicles involved in this safety recall SR23-07 :
«VIN1»
«VIN5»
«VIN9»
«VIN13»
«VIN2»
«VIN6»
«VIN10»
«VIN14»
«VIN3»
«VIN7»
«VIN11»
«VIN15»
«VIN4»
«VIN8»
«VIN12»
«VIN16»
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
Please make an appointment to your nearest Prevost Service Center and refer to Safety Recall SR23-07 to have the vehicle(s) reprogrammed.
Optionally, you may have the work performed by qualified personnel of your choice, following Safety Recall SR23-07 available on Prevost Technical Publications web site at this address: http://techpub.prevostcar.com/en/
The time to inspect and repair your vehicle if required is approximately 1 hour (1.0h).
PART AND LABOR CLAIM
Prevost will reimburse you as described in SR23-07 procedure. Please file an online warranty claim following normal campaign procedures if you are a registered customer, otherwise, contact the Prevost Warranty Department at 1-866-870-2046 for reimbursement instructions.
NOTICE REGARDING LEASED VEHICLES
If you are a Lessor of vehicles subject to this Notice, you have an obligation under Federal Law to send a copy of this Notice to all Lessees within 10 days.
PRE-NOTIFICATION REMEDIES
If you have previously paid for repairs as a result of this issue, you may be entitled to recovery of those expenses. Prevost Car US will reimburse the claimant by check for the reasonable amount paid for repairs (i.e. the cost of parts, labor, disposal fees and taxes) that addressed the defect as stated in the safety recall notification. To qualify, repairs must have been completed no earlier than one year prior to the release of the recall and no later than 10 days after the release of the recall mailing of the initial customer notification letter pertaining to the recall. To get reimbursed, please file an online warranty claim following normal Campaign procedures if you are a registered customer, otherwise, contact the Prevost Warranty Department at 1-866-870-2046 for reimbursement instructions.
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REIMBURSEMENT OF PRE-NOTIFICATION REMEDIES
When a Prevost vehicle is affected by a safety recall and the owner/purchaser (claimant) has the safety-related defect or FMVSS regulatory noncompliance remedied at their own expense prior to receiving the manufacturer notification of the safety recall, Prevost Car (US) Inc. will reimburse the owner/purchaser for the reasonable amount paid (i.e. the cost of parts, labor, disposal fees and taxes) that addressed the safety-related defect or FMVSS regulatory noncompliance as described in the safety recall notification. To qualify, repairs must have been completed no earlier than one year prior to the release of the safety recall (notification to the government) and no later than 10 days after the last mailing of the initial customer notification letter pertaining to the recall. To get reimbursed, please file an online warranty claim following normal campaign procedure if you are a registered customer, otherwise, please contact the Prevost Warranty Department at 1-866-870-2046 for reimbursement instructions.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP
If your address has changed, or you no longer own the vehicle(s), please help us update our records. Use the link below to access the Prevost Warranty Support web page https://prevostcar.com/contact/warranty
Click on the link ‘Change of address or ownership’, fill the form, save it and email the file to prevost.warranty@volvo.com
ASSISTANCE
If you need assistance, please contact your nearest Prevost Service Center. You will find the Prevost Parts & Service Centers location at this address:
https://prevostcar.com/contact/parts-service-center
COMPLAINTS
You may submit a complaint if you believe that Prevost Car US has failed or is unable to remedy the defect without charge or within a reasonable time.
You may submit the complaint to the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, USA or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at: 1-888-327-4236, (TTY): 1-800-424-9153) or go to http://www.safercar.gov
We regret any inconvenience this may cause to your operations but hope you will appreciate our sincere efforts to demonstrate Prevost’s commitment to provide our customers with the best possible product.
Truly yours,
Prevost Service Team
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PREVOST SAFETY RECALL SR23-07
NHTSA SAFETY RECALL #23V-183
December 2023
SR23-07-SECOND NOTICE
«customer»
«add» «po»
«city», «st» «zip»
USA
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL – SECOND NOTIFICATION
This notice applies to your vehicle(s), see VIN list below.
Dear Customer,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Prevost Car US Inc. has decided that certain 2023 H3-45 Coaches & certain 2022 to 2023 H3-45 VIP Motorhomes fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.108, “Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. equipment”.
DEFECT DESCRIPTION
On the affected vehicles, the hazard warning lights do not comply with FMVSS 108 S6.1.5.1 because the turn signal lamps do not flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are activated with the ignition set to “OFF”.
SAFETY RISK
Turn signal lamps that do not flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are activated could confuse other road users, thus increasing the risk of a crash.
IDENTIFICATION OF ANY WARNING THAT CAN PRECEDE
There is no warning with this issue.
US recall notif letter
REMEDY PROGRAM
Prevost has released a repair procedure to remedy the affected vehicle population and will reprogram all affected vehicles to correct the hazard warning lights issue. The correction will be provided free of charge for the customers.
According to our records, you are the registered owner of the following vehicles involved in this safety recall SR23-07 :
«VIN1»
«VIN5»
«VIN9»
«VIN13»
«VIN17»
«VIN2»
«VIN6»
«VIN10»
«VIN14»
«VIN18»
«VIN3»
«VIN7»
«VIN11»
«VIN15»
«VIN19»
«VIN4»
«VIN8»
«VIN12»
«VIN16»
«VIN20»
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
Please make an appointment to your nearest Prevost Service Center and refer to Safety Recall SR23-07 to have the vehicle(s) reprogrammed.
Optionally, you may have the work performed by qualified personnel of your choice, following Safety Recall SR23-07 available on Prevost Technical Publications web site at this address: http://techpub.prevostcar.com/en/
The time to inspect and repair your vehicle if required is approximately 1 hour (1.0h).
PART AND LABOR CLAIM
Prevost will reimburse you as described in SR23-07 procedure. Please file an online warranty claim following normal campaign procedures if you are a registered customer, otherwise, contact the Prevost Warranty Department at 1-866-870-2046 for reimbursement instructions.
NOTICE REGARDING LEASED VEHICLES
If you are a Lessor of vehicles subject to this Notice, you have an obligation under Federal Law to send a copy of this Notice to all Lessees within 10 days.
PRE-NOTIFICATION REMEDIES
If you have previously paid for repairs as a result of this issue, you may be entitled to recovery of those expenses. Prevost Car US will reimburse the claimant by check for the reasonable amount paid for repairs (i.e. the cost of parts, labor, disposal fees and taxes) that addressed the defect as stated in the safety recall notification. To qualify, repairs must have been completed no earlier than one year prior to the release of the recall and no later than 10 days after the release of the recall mailing of the initial customer notification letter pertaining to the recall. To get reimbursed, please file an online warranty claim following normal Campaign procedures if you are a registered customer, otherwise, contact the Prevost Warranty Department at 1-866-870-2046 for reimbursement instructions.
US recall notif letter
REIMBURSEMENT OF PRE-NOTIFICATION REMEDIES
When a Prevost vehicle is affected by a safety recall and the owner/purchaser (claimant) has the safety-related defect or FMVSS regulatory noncompliance remedied at their own expense prior to receiving the manufacturer notification of the safety recall, Prevost Car (US) Inc. will reimburse the owner/purchaser for the reasonable amount paid (i.e. the cost of parts, labor, disposal fees and taxes) that addressed the safety-related defect or FMVSS regulatory noncompliance as described in the safety recall notification. To qualify, repairs must have been completed no earlier than one year prior to the release of the safety recall (notification to the government) and no later than 10 days after the last mailing of the initial customer notification letter pertaining to the recall. To get reimbursed, please file an online warranty claim following normal campaign procedure if you are a registered customer, otherwise, please contact the Prevost Warranty Department at 1-866-870-2046 for reimbursement instructions.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP
If your address has changed, or you no longer own the vehicle(s), please help us update our records. Use the link below to access the Prevost Warranty Support web page https://prevostcar.com/contact/warranty
Click on the link ‘Change of address or ownership’, fill the form, save it and email the file to prevost.warranty@volvo.com
ASSISTANCE
If you need assistance, please contact your nearest Prevost Service Center. You will find the Prevost Parts & Service Centers location at this address:
https://prevostcar.com/contact/parts-service-center
COMPLAINTS
You may submit a complaint if you believe that Prevost Car US has failed or is unable to remedy the defect without charge or within a reasonable time.
You may submit the complaint to the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, USA or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at: 1-888-327-4236, (TTY): 1-800-424-9153) or go to http://www.safercar.gov
We regret any inconvenience this may cause to your operations but hope you will appreciate our sincere efforts to demonstrate Prevost’s commitment to provide our customers with the best possible product.
Truly yours,
Prevost Service Team
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PREVOST SAFETY RECALL SR23-07
NHTSA SAFETY RECALL #23V-183
April 2023
«customer» «groupe»-«code» SR23-07
«add» «po»
«city», «st» «zip»
USA
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
This notice applies to your vehicle(s), see VIN list below.
Dear Customer,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Prevost Car US Inc. has decided that certain 2023 H3-45 Coaches & certain 2022 to 2023 H3-45 VIP Motorhomes fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.108, “Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. equipment”.
DEFECT DESCRIPTION
On the affected vehicles, the hazard warning lights do not comply with FMVSS 108 S6.1.5.1 because the turn signal lamps do not flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are activated with the ignition set to “OFF”.
SAFETY RISK
Turn signal lamps that do not flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are activated could confuse other road users, thus increasing the risk of a crash.
IDENTIFICATION OF ANY WARNING THAT CAN PRECEDE
There is no warning with this issue.
US recall notif letter
REMEDY PROGRAM
Prevost has released a repair procedure to remedy the affected vehicle population and will reprogram all affected vehicles to correct the hazard warning lights issue. The correction will be provided free of charge for the customers.
According to our records, you are the registered owner of the following vehicles involved in this safety recall SR23-07 :
«VIN1»
«VIN5»
«VIN9»
«VIN13»
«VIN17»
«VIN21»
«VIN25»
«VIN2»
«VIN6»
«VIN10»
«VIN14»
«VIN18»
«VIN22»
«VIN26»
«VIN3»
«VIN7»
«VIN11»
«VIN15»
«VIN19»
«VIN23»
«VIN27»
«VIN4»
«VIN8»
«VIN12»
«VIN16»
«VIN20»
«VIN24»
«VIN28»
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
Please make an appointment to your nearest Prevost Service Center and refer to Safety Recall SR23-07 to have the vehicle(s) reprogrammed.
Optionally, you may have the work performed by qualified personnel of your choice, following Safety Recall SR23-07 available on Prevost Technical Publications web site at this address: http://techpub.prevostcar.com/en/
The time to inspect and repair your vehicle if required is approximately 1 hour (1.0h).
PART AND LABOR CLAIM
Prevost will reimburse you as described in SR23-07 procedure. Please file an online warranty claim following normal campaign procedures if you are a registered customer, otherwise, contact the Prevost Warranty Department at 1-866-870-2046 for reimbursement instructions.
NOTICE REGARDING LEASED VEHICLES
If you are a Lessor of vehicles subject to this Notice, you have an obligation under Federal Law to send a copy of this Notice to all Lessees within 10 days.
PRE-NOTIFICATION REMEDIES
If you have previously paid for repairs as a result of this issue, you may be entitled to recovery of those expenses. Prevost Car US will reimburse the claimant by check for the reasonable amount paid for repairs (i.e. the cost of parts, labor, disposal fees and taxes) that addressed the defect as stated in the safety recall notification. To qualify, repairs must have been completed no earlier than one year prior to the release of the recall and no later than 10 days after the release of the recall mailing of the initial customer notification letter pertaining to the recall. To get reimbursed, please file an online warranty claim following normal Campaign procedures if you are a registered customer, otherwise, contact the Prevost Warranty Department at 1-866-870-2046 for reimbursement instructions.
US recall notif letter
REIMBURSEMENT OF PRE-NOTIFICATION REMEDIES
When a Prevost vehicle is affected by a safety recall and the owner/purchaser (claimant) has the safety-related defect or FMVSS regulatory noncompliance remedied at their own expense prior to receiving the manufacturer notification of the safety recall, Prevost Car (US) Inc. will reimburse the owner/purchaser for the reasonable amount paid (i.e. the cost of parts, labor, disposal fees and taxes) that addressed the safety-related defect or FMVSS regulatory noncompliance as described in the safety recall notification. To qualify, repairs must have been completed no earlier than one year prior to the release of the safety recall (notification to the government) and no later than 10 days after the last mailing of the initial customer notification letter pertaining to the recall. To get reimbursed, please file an online warranty claim following normal campaign procedure if you are a registered customer, otherwise, please contact the Prevost Warranty Department at 1-866-870-2046 for reimbursement instructions.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP
If your address has changed, or you no longer own the vehicle(s), please help us update our records. Use the link below to access the Prevost Warranty Support web page https://prevostcar.com/contact/warranty
Click on the link ‘Change of address or ownership’, fill the form, save it and email the file to prevost.warranty@volvo.com
ASSISTANCE
If you need assistance, please contact your nearest Prevost Service Center. You will find the Prevost Parts & Service Centers location at this address:
https://prevostcar.com/contact/parts-service-center
COMPLAINTS
You may submit a complaint if you believe that Prevost Car US has failed or is unable to remedy the defect without charge or within a reasonable time.
You may submit the complaint to the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, USA or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at: 1-888-327-4236, (TTY): 1-800-424-9153) or go to http://www.safercar.gov
We regret any inconvenience this may cause to your operations but hope you will appreciate our sincere efforts to demonstrate Prevost’s commitment to provide our customers with the best possible product.
Truly yours,
Prevost Service Team
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-183
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Prevost Car (US) Inc. MAR 28, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-183 Manufacturer Recall No. : SR23-07 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Prevost Car (US) Inc.
Address : 201 South Avenue
South Plains NJ 07080 Company phone : 908-222-7211
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 26 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2023 Prevost H3-45 VIP Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : DIESEL
Descriptive Information : The population was determined by identifying all vehicles currently operating with the defective software versions.
The concerned vehicles are certain MY2022 to MY2023 Prevost H3-45 VIP buses manufactured during the indicated production dates. The recalled products are limited to these specific vehicles since they are the only H3-45 VIP operating with the defective software versions. A total of 5 MY2022 Prevost H3-45 VIP and 20 MY2023 Prevost H3-45 VIP vehicles are affected by the recall.
Production Dates : JUL 15, 2021 – DEC 14, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-183 Page 2 Vehicle 2 : 2023-2023 Prevost H3-45
Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : DIESEL
Descriptive Information : The population was determined by identifying all vehicles currently operating with the defective software versions. The concerned vehicle is one MY2023 Prevost H3-45 bus manufactured during the indicated production dates. The recalled product is limited to this specific vehicle since it is the only H3-45 operating with the defective software versions. A total of 1 MY2023 Prevost H3-45 is affected by the recall. Production Dates : OCT 31, 2022 – OCT 31, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 2PCH33494PC721431 End : 2PCH33494PC721431 Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : The hazard warning lights do not comply with FMVSS 108 S6.1.5.1 because the turn signal lamps do not flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are activated with the ignition set to “OFF”. FMVSS 1 : 108 – Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Turn signal lamps that do not flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are activated could confuse other road users, thus increasing the risk of a crash. Prevost has not received any reports of death or injury associated with this defect. Therefore, we consider this as a proactive measure to protect the public from the potential risk associated with this defect.
Description of the Cause : The issue results from a Prevost software development error. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : There is no warning with this issue. Involved Components : The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-183 Page 3 Component Name 1 : Vehicle Software Component Description : H3-45 Vehicle Software
Component Part Number : 06100187 Revisions P01 to P11 Component Name 2 : Vehicle Software Component Description : H3-45 VIP Vehicle Software
Component Part Number : 06100185 Revisions P01 to P19 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
2023-02-14 One field report involving one vehicle was received. 2023-02-24 Internal Prevost investigation was opened to identify the root cause and to determine if the issue is safety related. 2023-03-01 Delivery Stop was issued to stop the delivery of new vehicles until the investigation is completed and corrective actions are implemented. 2023-03-06 Updated software versions that solve the hazard warning lights issue were released. 2023-03-06 Internal campaign (retrofit) was launched to solve the issue on all vehicles in production before being delivered. 2023-03-07 Case was presented on Volvo Product Safety Working Group (PSWG) to evaluate if there is a potential safety related issue. Decision made to raise the potential issue to the Product Safety Committee (PSC) for review and determination. 2023-03-16 Case was presented to Volvo Product Safety Committee (PSC). It was concluded that there was a safety related non-compliance and that a recall is needed. 2023-03-20 Non-compliance report submitted to authorities. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-183
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
No warranty claims related to this issue. No other field reports, incidents, accidents, injury, or fatality were reported.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Prevost will reprogram all affected vehicles to correct the hazard warning
lights issue. Corrected software: 06100187 Revision P12 (H3-45) and 06100185 Revision P20 (H3-45 VIP). Letters will be sent to customers to inform them on how to proceed. Prevost will execute this correction free of charge (parts and labor) for the customers. In case a customer has already inspected and corrected this defect before the safety recall has been launched, this customer will be reimbursed according to Prevost reimbursement plan. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy component (updated software versions) ensures that the hazard warning lights are fully compliant with FMVSS 108.
With the updated software versions, the turn signal lamps flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are activated with the ignition set to “OFF”.
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
The recall condition was corrected in production on March 6, 2023, when an internal campaign was launched. All vehicles in production were reprogrammed with corrected software versions prior to delivery. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Please note that Prevost does not have a dealer network and the dates
entered for the planned dealer notification begin/end date are only to avoid NHTSA Recall Portal error while submitting the recall report.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 09, 2023 – MAY 09, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 09, 2023 – MAY 09, 2023
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-183
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Prevost Car (US) Inc. MAR 20, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-183 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Prevost Car (US) Inc.
Address : 201 South Avenue
South Plains NJ 07080 Company phone : 908-222-7211
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 26 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2023 Prevost H3-45 VIP Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : DIESEL
Descriptive Information : The population was determined by identifying all vehicles currently operating with the defective software versions.
The concerned vehicles are certain MY2022 to MY2023 Prevost H3-45 VIP buses manufactured during the indicated production dates. The recalled products are limited to these specific vehicles since they are the only H3-45 VIP operating with the defective software versions. A total of 5 MY2022 Prevost H3-45 VIP and 20 MY2023 Prevost H3-45 VIP vehicles are affected by the recall.
Production Dates : JUL 15, 2021 – DEC 14, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-183 Page 2 Vehicle 2 : 2023-2023 Prevost H3-45
Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : DIESEL
Descriptive Information : The population was determined by identifying all vehicles currently operating with the defective software versions. The concerned vehicle is one MY2023 Prevost H3-45 bus manufactured during the indicated production dates. The recalled product is limited to this specific vehicle since it is the only H3-45 operating with the defective software versions. A total of 1 MY2023 Prevost H3-45 is affected by the recall. Production Dates : OCT 31, 2022 – OCT 31, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 2PCH33494PC721431 End : 2PCH33494PC721431 Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : The hazard warning lights do not comply with FMVSS 108 S6.1.5.1 because the turn signal lamps do not flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are activated with the ignition set to “OFF”. FMVSS 1 : 108 – Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Turn signal lamps that do not flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are activated could confuse other road users, thus increasing the risk of a crash. Prevost has not received any reports of death or injury associated with this defect. Therefore, we consider this as a proactive measure to protect the public from the potential risk associated with this defect.
Description of the Cause : The issue results from a Prevost software development error. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : There is no warning with this issue. Involved Components : The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-183 Page 3 Component Name 1 : Vehicle Software Component Description : H3-45 Vehicle Software
Component Part Number : 06100187 Revisions P01 to P11 Component Name 2 : Vehicle Software Component Description : H3-45 VIP Vehicle Software
Component Part Number : 06100185 Revisions P01 to P19 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
2023-02-14 One field report involving one vehicle was received. 2023-02-24 Internal Prevost investigation was opened to identify the root cause and to determine if the issue is safety related. 2023-03-01 Delivery Stop was issued to stop the delivery of new vehicles until the investigation is completed and corrective actions are implemented. 2023-03-06 Updated software versions that solve the hazard warning lights issue were released. 2023-03-06 Internal campaign (retrofit) was launched to solve the issue on all vehicles in production before being delivered. 2023-03-07 Case was presented on Volvo Product Safety Working Group (PSWG) to evaluate if there is a potential safety related issue. Decision made to raise the potential issue to the Product Safety Committee (PSC) for review and determination. 2023-03-16 Case was presented to Volvo Product Safety Committee (PSC). It was concluded that there was a safety related non-compliance and that a recall is needed. 2023-03-20 Non-compliance report submitted to authorities. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-183
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
No warranty claims related to this issue. No other field reports, incidents, accidents, injury, or fatality were reported.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Prevost will reprogram all affected vehicles to correct the hazard warning
lights issue. Corrected software: 06100187 Revision P12 (H3-45) and 06100185 Revision P20 (H3-45 VIP). Letters will be sent to customers to inform them on how to proceed. Prevost will execute this correction free of charge (parts and labor) for the customers. In case a customer has already inspected and corrected this defect before the safety recall has been launched, this customer will be reimbursed according to Prevost reimbursement plan. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy component (updated software versions) ensures that the hazard warning lights are fully compliant with FMVSS 108.
With the updated software versions, the turn signal lamps flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are activated with the ignition set to “OFF”.
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
The recall condition was corrected in production on March 6, 2023, when an internal campaign was launched. All vehicles in production were reprogrammed with corrected software versions prior to delivery. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Please note that Prevost does not have a dealer network and the dates
entered for the planned dealer notification begin/end date are only to avoid NHTSA Recall Portal error while submitting the recall report.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 09, 2023 – MAY 09, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 09, 2023 – MAY 09, 2023
* NR – Not Reported
SEOCONTENT-END