NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Prevost Car (US) Inc. - Battery Cables Missing Wiring Protection
Published: March 6, 2024Recall ID: 24V179000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a vehicle fire may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Product Description & Identification
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2024 H3-45 and H3-45 VIP vehicles. The grommet that protects the battery cables passing through a metallic panel was improperly installed, allowing the cables to chafe on the edges of the panel and potentially short circuit.
Affected Products
Battery Cables Missing Wiring Protection
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Battery Cables Missing Wiring Protection |
| Nhtsa id | 24V179000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V179000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Prevost Car (US) Inc. |
| Defect summary | Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2024 H3-45 and H3-45 VIP vehicles. The grommet that protects the battery cables passing through a metallic panel was improperly installed, allowing the cables to chafe on the edges of the panel and potentially short circuit. |
| Completion rate | 69.62 |
| Corrective action | Prevost will inspect and reinstall the grommet, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-12. |
| Consequence summary | An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a vehicle fire may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers. |
| Mfr campaign number | SR24-12 |
| Potentially affected | 79 |
| Report received date | 2024-03-06T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |