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Recall Corner: March 2014

March 1, 2014

The affected motorhomes have a defective propane system. The installation of the propane tank and regulator could allow liquid propane to enter the regulator, which will result in failure of the first stage of the regulator. If the first stage of the regulator is damaged, it will allow propane to escape from the safety release vent if it experiences an over-pressurized situation. If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed storage area, the escaping propane can collect and potentially cause a fire and/or an explosion.

An Airstream dealer will replace the regulator on the propane tank with a new regulator that contains a flexible lever arm that can handle an extreme rise in propane pressure. The repair is expected to take approximately 1 hour. However, because of service scheduling times, the service department may need the vehicle for a longer period of time.

For more information about this recall, contact Airstream Inc. at (937) 596-6111. Owner notification was expected to begin in February 2014.


Prevost Car Inc. has announced three NHTSA recalls.

The first is NHTSA recall 13V532000 (Prevost #SR13-72), which involves model-year 2008 H3-VIP coaches; model-year 2009 H3-41, X3-45, XLII Converted Coach Shells, and XLII-45 Entertainer Coach Shells; and model-year 2009 and 2010 H3-45 coaches. The potential number of coaches involved is 81.

On the affected coaches, the mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts his or her foot off the pedal may break. Should the springs break, the pedal may not return to the idle position and could lead to unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

A Prevost dealer will replace the affected accelerator pedal. The repair is expected to take approximately 45 minutes. However, because of service scheduling times, the service department may need the vehicle for a longer period of time.

Owner notification began in December 2013.

The second is NHTSA recall 13V534000 (Prevost #SR13-73), which affects model-year 2008 and 2009 X3-45 Coaches and XLII-45 Entertainer Coach Shells built from November 2, 2006, through November 27, 2008. The potential number of coaches involved is 142.

On the affected coaches, a “P” clamp may have been inadvertently installed on one of the two battery cables. As a result, the cable that was not routed through the “P” clamp may rub against the “P” clamp, which, over time, could result in a short circuit. A short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire.

A Prevost dealer will remove the “P” clamp and inspect the battery cable. If the battery cable shows chafing damage, the cable will be replaced. The inspection and repair are expected to take approximately 45 minutes. However, because of service scheduling times, the service department may need the vehicle for a longer period of time.

Owner notification began in December 2013.

The third is NHTSA recall 13V650000 (Prevost #SR14-02), which involves model-year 2012 and 2013 X3-45 VIP, H3 VIP, and XLII-45 Entertainer Coach Shells, and model-year 2012 through 2014 X3-45, H3-41, and H3-45 coaches manufactured from June 6, 2011, through May 17, 2013, equipped with JAKO windshield wiper motors (model SWF403195). The potential number of coaches involved is 682.

On the affected coaches, the windshield wiper motor housing may crack, resulting in a loss of windshield wiper function. Without functioning windshield wipers, driver visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

A Prevost dealer will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor if model SWF403195 is found. The repair is expected to take approximately 2 hours. However, because of service scheduling times, the service department may need the vehicle for a longer period of time.

Owner notification was expected to begin in February 2014.

For more information about these recalls, contact Prevost Car Inc. at (418) 883-2888.

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