Recall 13V015000: 2010–2013 Prevost H3, 2010–2013 Prevost MTH XLII-45E, 2010–2013 Prevost X3
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 17, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 261
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 H3 and X3 coaches and MTH XLII-45E coach shells manufactured between June 29, 2009, up to June 4, 2012, and equipped with an Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System (AFSS). There is the possibility that the AFSS could unintentionally activate due to wear of the linear thermal detection cable.
The risk
An activation of the AFSS causes the vehicle to come to an unplanned stop. This could increase the risk of a vehicle crash or personal injury.
The fix
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the linear thermal detector by adding a protective sheath, free of charge. The recall began in March 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.
Notes
Prevost's campaign recall number is SR13-03.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Prevost H3
- 2011 Prevost H3
- 2012 Prevost H3
- 2013 Prevost H3
- 2010 Prevost MTH XLII-45E
- 2011 Prevost MTH XLII-45E
- 2012 Prevost MTH XLII-45E
- 2013 Prevost MTH XLII-45E
- 2010 Prevost X3
- 2011 Prevost X3
- 2012 Prevost X3
- 2013 Prevost X3
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V015000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR13-03
- Manufacturer
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Mar 22, 2013
- Components
- Equipment (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology