NHTSA Recall 15V119000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V119000; Date: Mar. 2, 2015
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Prevost H3-41; 2015 Prevost H3-41; 2014 Prevost H3-45; 2015 Prevost H3-45; 2014 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2015 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2014 Prevost X3-45; 2015 Prevost X3-45; 2014 Prevost X3-45 Vip; 2015 Prevost X3-45 Vip; 2014 Prevost Xlii-45; 2015 Prevost Xlii-45
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Prevost Cars, Inc.
Affected Units:: 291
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Mar 27, 2015
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