Vehicle recall 13V532000 · October 29, 2013
Prevost H3-45, H3-41 and 3 more models
The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Prevost is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 H3-45 and model year 2009 H3-41, X3-45, XLII Converted Coach Shells and XLII-45 Entertainer Converted coach and model year 2008 H3-VIP coach shells. The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.
- Consequence
- If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accelerator pedals, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's recall number is SR13-72.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V532000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 29, 2013
- Filed by
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR13-72
- Owner notification
- December 17, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 81
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Prevost H3-41 (2009): 2009
- Prevost H3-45 (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Prevost H3-VIP (2008): 2008
- Prevost X3-45 (2009): 2009
- Prevost Xlii-45 Entertainer (2009): 2009
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