PREVOST H3-45 2018: EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION:SENSORS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V126000

Make Model Year
PREVOST H3-45 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-09-08 2023-02-24 2023-02-27

Production Dates: 2008-05-05 - 2017-09-30

Manufacturers Involved: Prevost Car (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR23-05

Component: EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION:SENSORS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 555

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Prevost Car "US" Inc. "Prevost" is recalling certain 2018-2023 H3-45 motor coaches and H3-45 VIP motorhomes, and 2019 H3-41 motor coaches. The Automatic Fire Suppression System "AFSS" optical fire sensor positioned in the engine compartment's lower region may corrode and malfunction. In this event, the AFSS may give a false warning to the driver, command an unwarranted engine shutdown, and release a chemical fire extinguishing agent in the engine compartment.

Consequence

The activation of the Automatic Fire Suppression System can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled coach may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

Remedy

Prevost will inspect the vehicles, install spacers between the optical fire sensor and bracket, and replace the optical fire sensor, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR23-05.

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.nhtsa.gov.