PREVOST MTH XLII-45E 2011: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V015000

Make Model Year
PREVOST MTH XLII-45E 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-03-22 2013-01-17 2013-01-17

Production Dates: 2009-06-29 - 2012-06-04

Manufacturers Involved: Prevost Car (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR13-03

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 261

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Notes

Prevost's campaign recall number is SR13-03.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.