Recall 13V015000

EQUIPMENT

Report Date
20130117
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
12 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2010 PREVOST H3
2010 PREVOST MTH XLII-45E
2010 PREVOST X3
2011 PREVOST H3
2011 PREVOST MTH XLII-45E
2011 PREVOST X3
2012 PREVOST H3
2012 PREVOST MTH XLII-45E
2012 PREVOST X3
2013 PREVOST H3
2013 PREVOST MTH XLII-45E
2013 PREVOST X3

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.