Prevost H3-45, X3-45: Vehicle speed control — accelerator pedal

Affects Prevost H3-45, X3-45 · 2007–2011 — about 400 vehicles.

The hazard

IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE MAY STOP RESPONDING TO INPUT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND THUS BECOME STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

PREVOST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THROTTLE SENSOR, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-883-2888.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational