NHTSA Recall 14V096000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V096000; Date: Mar. 4, 2014
If the afss tank discharges and there is a vehicle fire, the automatic fire suppression system will be unavailable to assist in extinguishing the vehicle fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Prevost X3; 2012 Prevost X3; 2011 Prevost Xlii; 2012 Prevost Xlii
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Prevost Cars, Inc.
Affected Units:: 9
Recall Summary:
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 xlii and x3 shell converted coaches manufactured with an automatic fire suppression system (afss) pressure tank in the engine compartment. In the affected vehicles, due to engine compartment temperatures, the afss pressure relief tank may discharge its fire extinguishing agent.
How to Fix:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the pressure relief tank, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contract prevost at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number associated with this recall is sr14-16.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 12, 2014
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