NHTSA Recall 00V342000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V342000; Date: Oct. 25, 2000
Damage to the heater and the vehicle in which it is installed is possible if a coolant heater is missing a combustion chamber.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Prevost H3-41; 2001 Prevost H3-41; 2000 Prevost H3-45; 2001 Prevost H3-45; 2000 Prevost Xlii-45; 2001 Prevost Xlii-45
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System
Manufactured by: Prevost Car, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 487
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: transit coaches. Some coolant heaters may have been provided without a combustion chamber (burner tube). A flame will be noticed exiting the exhaust pipe at the bottom of the unit.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the coolant heater for a combustion chamber. If a chamber is missing, one will be added.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began October 2, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1-418-883-3391. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 2, 2000
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