NHTSA Recall 12V309000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V309000; Date: Jul. 2, 2012
If this occurs, the afss may activate with no fire present and the stop engine feature will be activated, bringing the vehicle to an unplanned stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Prevost H3-45; 2009 Prevost H3-45; 2010 Prevost H3-45; 2009 Prevost X3-45; 2010 Prevost X3-45; 2009 Prevost Xlii-45e
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Prevost Cars, Inc.
Affected Units:: 98
Recall Summary:
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 h3-45, model year 2009-2010 x3-45, and model year 2009 mth xlii-45e vehicles, all equipped with Volvo d13 engines and an automatic fire detection and suppression system (afss) . The afss linear thermal detector may come in contact or rub against brackets or clamps.
How to Fix:
Prevost will notify owners and dealers will inspect and secure the linear thermal detector, free of charge. The safety recall began in July 2012. Owners may contact prevost car inc. , service department toll-free at 1-866-870-2046 or 1-418-831-2046.
Recall Notes:
The prevost recall campaign number is sr12-20. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 19, 2012
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