Recall 14V041000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
Marathon Coach, Inc. (Marathon) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Marathon Conversions Prevost XL, and H3 motorcoaches equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Safety Consequence
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Marathon will notify owners, and Marathon service centers will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2014. Owners may contact Marathon at 1-352-588-4500.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | PREVOST | H3 |
| 2001 | PREVOST | XL |
| 2002 | PREVOST | H3 |
| 2002 | PREVOST | XL |
| 2003 | PREVOST | H3 |
| 2003 | PREVOST | XL |
| 2004 | PREVOST | H3 |
| 2004 | PREVOST | XL |
| 2005 | PREVOST | H3 |
| 2005 | PREVOST | XL |
| 2006 | PREVOST | H3 |
| 2006 | PREVOST | XL |
| 2007 | PREVOST | H3 |
| 2007 | PREVOST | XL |
| 2008 | PREVOST | H3 |
| 2008 | PREVOST | XL |
| 2009 | PREVOST | H3 |
| 2009 | PREVOST | XL |
| 2010 | PREVOST | H3 |
| 2010 | PREVOST | XL |
| 2011 | PREVOST | H3 |
| 2011 | PREVOST | XL |
| 2012 | PREVOST | H3 |
| 2012 | PREVOST | XL |
| 2013 | PREVOST | H3 |
| 2013 | PREVOST | XL |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.