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NHTSA Campaign 13V015000

EQUIPMENT

Issued by Prevost Cars, Inc. · Reported Jan 17, 2013 · 261 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
PREVOST H3 2010 261
PREVOST H3 2011 261
PREVOST H3 2012 261
PREVOST H3 2013 261
PREVOST MTH XLII-45E 2010 261
PREVOST MTH XLII-45E 2011 261
PREVOST MTH XLII-45E 2012 261
PREVOST MTH XLII-45E 2013 261
PREVOST X3 2010 261
PREVOST X3 2011 261
PREVOST X3 2012 261
PREVOST X3 2013 261

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V015000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.