Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V303000 Reported June 26, 2012

Throttle pedal sensor

Prevost Car (us) Inc. · Vehicle Speed Control · 400 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V303000
Manufacturer Campaign
SR12-16
Component
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicles Affected
400
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 26, 2012

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Prevost Car (us) Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12V303000 or campaign SR12-16.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V303000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V303000?

NHTSA recall 12V303000 was issued by Prevost Car (us) Inc. on June 26, 2012. It addresses: Throttle pedal sensor. The recall affects approximately 400 vehicles, with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Prevost Car (us) Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V303000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR12-16. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.