NHTSA Recall 13V015000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V015000; Date: Jan. 17, 2013
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Prevost H3; 2011 Prevost H3; 2012 Prevost H3; 2013 Prevost H3; 2010 Prevost Mth Xlii-45e; 2011 Prevost Mth Xlii-45e; 2012 Prevost Mth Xlii-45e; 2013 Prevost Mth Xlii-45e; 2010 Prevost X3; 2011 Prevost X3; 2012 Prevost X3; 2013 Prevost X3
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Prevost Cars, Inc.
Affected Units:: 261
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 22, 2013
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