Prevost Cars improper voltage is being supplied to the tail lamps causing the brightness of the tail lamps to exceed the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
The short version
Prevost Cars, Inc. reported a problem with the exterior lighting tail lights. Here is what owners need to know.
Improper voltage is being supplied to the tail lamps causing the brightness of the tail lamps to exceed the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Drivers may mistake exceedingly bright tail lamps to be brake lamps confusing following drivers about the intention to brake, increasing the risk of a crash.
Prevost will notify owners and dealers will update the lamp controller software to ensure the correct voltage is reaching the affected lamps, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-278.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| — | See NHTSA record 13V-278 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
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