Recall 14V771000: 2009–2011 Prevost X3, 2009–2011 Prevost XL2
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 3, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 80
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Prevost Cars, Inc.(Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 XL2, XL2 Shells, X3 Shell Converted Coaches, and X3 motorcoaches manufactured January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2011, and equipped with an automatic fire suppression system (AFSS) pressure tank in the engine compartment. The tank's pressure relief valve may not withstand the temperatures in the engine compartment, resulting in the venting of the extinguishing agent.
The risk
If the event of a fire, if the pressure tank has previously vented, the system would not be functional to help extinguish the fire, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the tank, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on February 2, 2015. A second notice for owners to obtain the remedy was mailed on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-01.
Notes
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
- 2009 Prevost X3
- 2010 Prevost X3
- 2011 Prevost X3
- 2009 Prevost XL2
- 2010 Prevost XL2
- 2011 Prevost XL2
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V771000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR15-01
- Manufacturer
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Owner letters
- May 21, 2015
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling:engine (Engine)
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