PREVOST XLII-45 2015: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V119000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PREVOST | XLII-45 | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-03-27 | 2015-03-02 | 2015-03-02 |
Production Dates: 2013-07-23 - 2014-11-28
Manufacturers Involved: Prevost Car (US) Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR15-03
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 291
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Prevost Cars, Inc. "Prevost" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Prevost XLII-45, X3-45, X3-45 VIP, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP motorcoaches manufactured July 23, 2013, to November 28, 2014, and equipped with certain Kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers. These fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is pressed.
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the bus occupants.
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fire extinguisher if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-03.
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.
