The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V650000·Announced 2013-12-26

Prevost Recalls 682 Motorhomes and Coaches for Windshield Wiper Motor Defect

Prevost is recalling 682 model year 2012-2014 motorhomes and coaches because a windshield wiper motor housing may crack, causing loss of wiper function and reduced visibility.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (loss of windshield wiper function) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Prevost Cars, Inc. is recalling 682 model year 2012-2014 H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 VIP, and XLII-45 Entertainer motorhomes and coaches. The affected vehicles were manufactured between June 6, 2011, and May 17, 2013, and are equipped with specific JAKO windshield wiper motors (model SWF403195).

The recall is due to a defect where the windshield wiper motor housing may crack. This can result in a loss of windshield wiper function. Without functioning wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, which increases the risk of a crash.

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected windshield wiper motor free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PREVOST H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45
Brand
PREVOST
Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhomes and Coaches
Hazard
Affected units
682

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (6)

  • H3-41
  • H3-45
  • H3-45 VIP
  • X3-45
  • X3-45 VIP
  • XLII-45 ENTERTAINER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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