NHTSA Campaign 14V073000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Issued by Prevost Cars, Inc. · Reported Feb 24, 2014 · 190 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Prevost Cars Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 X3-45 Coaches equipped with Sure Power-brand DC to 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.

Consequence

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's number for this recall is SR14-12.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
PREVOST X3-45 2008 190
PREVOST X3-45 2009 190
PREVOST X3-45 2010 190

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V073000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.