NHTSA Recall 12V303000: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
PREVOST CARS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 400 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Prevost H3-45.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V303000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR12-16 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Report received | June 26, 2012 |
| Owner notification | July 13, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 h3-45 and model year 2009-2011 x3-45 coaches equipped with volvo d13 engines. The accelerator pedal throttle position sensor may be inoperative due to a permanent idle signal.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
The prevost recall campaign number is sr12-16. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-423 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V303000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.