BMW X3 2012: EQUIPMENT
| Make : BMW | Model : X3 | Year : 2012 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V096000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-04-12 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-03-04 | Date Added to Database: 2014-03-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Prevost Car (US) Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR14-16 | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 9 | ||
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Summary:
Prevost Cars, Inc. "Prevost" is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 XLII and X3 shell converted coaches manufactured with an Automatic Fire Suppression System "AFSS" pressure tank in the engine compartment. In the affected vehicles, due to engine compartment temperatures, the AFSS pressure relief tank may discharge its fire extinguishing agent. |
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Consequence:
If the AFSS tank discharges and there is a vehicle fire, the Automatic Fire Suppression System will be unavailable to assist in extinguishing the vehicle fire, increasing the risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the pressure relief tank, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contract Prevost at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number associated with this recall is SR14-16. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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