Recall 13V278 affects 27 2013-2014 Prevost X3-45 coaches for overly bright tail lamps. Software repair is free at any franchised Prevost dealer.
Prevost is recalling 27 2013-2014 X3-45 Le Mirage Coach and X3-45 coaches because improper voltage makes the tail lamps brighter than federal lighting rules allow. Following drivers can mistake the tail lamps for brake lamps, increasing crash risk, and the Prevost dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The tail lamps on the 2013-2014 Prevost X3-45 Le Mirage Coach and X3-45 are the rear exterior lights that make the coach visible from behind. They are supposed to illuminate at a controlled brightness so drivers behind the coach can judge its presence and position at night, in rain, and in low light.
In this recall, the electrical system is supplying improper voltage to the tail lamps. That incorrect voltage makes the lamps brighter than allowed under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 for lamps and reflective equipment. The lamps still turn on, but their brightness is outside the required range, so the lighting system does not meet the safety standard it was built to follow.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is the lamp brightness level, not a burned-out lamp, so an owner or driver should not expect a simple loss-of-light symptom before the recall repair.
Who's affected?
Spans the X3-45 Le Mirage Coach and X3-45 across the 2013 and 2014 model years, tied to the tail-light component.
| 2013 Prevost X3-45 Le Mirage Coach | Tail lights |
|---|---|
| 2014 Prevost X3-45 | Tail lights |
| Units affected | 27 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
Overly bright tail lamps can look like brake lamps to drivers behind the coach. That confusion makes it harder for following traffic to tell when the driver is actually braking and increases the risk of a crash. Drive with extra spacing until the lamp controller software is corrected. Repair will be free at any franchised Prevost dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2014 Prevost X3-45 Le Mirage Coach or X3-45 is included in this recall.
- Contact Prevost customer service or a franchised Prevost dealer to confirm whether the free lamp controller software update is open for your coach.
- Schedule the lamp controller software update that corrects excessive tail-lamp brightness once Prevost confirms the repair path.
- Reference recall number 13V278 and Prevost recall SR13-53 when you call.
- Drive with extra space behind you until the repair is complete, since overly bright tail lamps can confuse following drivers about braking.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Prevost technician updates the lamp controller software so the correct voltage reaches the affected tail lamps. The update is meant to bring tail lamp brightness back into the required range. The dealer repair will be free once available. Before making a service trip, confirm with Prevost or the dealer that the recall repair is open for your VIN.
Timeline
| June 28, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 22, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V278?
Recall 13V278 covers 27 2013-2014 Prevost X3-45 Le Mirage Coach and X3-45 coaches with tail lamps receiving improper voltage. The lamps become too bright, which can make following drivers read them as brake lamps. Prevost dealers update the lamp controller software for free.
What should I do if my 2013-2014 Prevost X3-45 Le Mirage Coach or X3-45 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific coach is included in recall 13V278. If it is, contact a franchised Prevost dealer to schedule the lamp controller software update. Reference recall number 13V278 and Prevost recall number SR13-53 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Prevost's remedy says dealers will update the lamp controller software free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Prevost dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is confusion for drivers behind the coach. The tail lamps are brighter than allowed and can be mistaken for brake lamps, which confuses following drivers about whether the coach is braking and increases crash risk.
When did Prevost start this recall repair?
Prevost began the recall repair on August 22, 2013. Owners can contact Prevost at 1-336-393-2233 or a franchised Prevost dealer and reference recall 13V278 with Prevost recall number SR13-53.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V278000 |
|---|---|
| Prevost customer service | 1-336-393-2233 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V278 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V278000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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