Recall 15V348000: 2010–2014 Prevost H3-41, 2010–2014 Prevost H3-45, 2010–2014 Prevost X3-45 +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 5, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 452
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 X3-45, XLII-45, H3-41, and H3-45 coaches manufactured November 30, 2009, to August 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the wires for the Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) Linear Thermal Detector (LTD) may be damaged by temperatures in the engine compartment.
The risk
The damaged wires may activate the AFSS and shutdown the engine, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the AFSS LTD wiring, free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-800-463-7738. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-30.
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
- 2010 Prevost H3-41
- 2011 Prevost H3-41
- 2012 Prevost H3-41
- 2013 Prevost H3-41
- 2014 Prevost H3-41
- 2010 Prevost H3-45
- 2011 Prevost H3-45
- 2012 Prevost H3-45
- 2013 Prevost H3-45
- 2014 Prevost H3-45
- 2010 Prevost X3-45
- 2011 Prevost X3-45
- 2012 Prevost X3-45
- 2013 Prevost X3-45
- 2014 Prevost X3-45
- 2010 Prevost XLII-45
- 2011 Prevost XLII-45
- 2012 Prevost XLII-45
- 2013 Prevost XLII-45
- 2014 Prevost XLII-45
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V348000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR15-30
- Manufacturer
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jul 17, 2015
- Components
- Electrical system:wiring (Electrical System)
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