PREVOST X3-45 2008: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V073000

Make Model Year
PREVOST X3-45 2008
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-04-15 2014-02-24 2014-02-27

Production Dates: 2008-01-08 - 2009-07-14

Manufacturers Involved: Prevost Car (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR14-12

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 190

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

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.

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.