NHTSA Recall 17V737000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V737000; Date: Nov. 20, 2017
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Prevost H3-41; 2010 Prevost H3-41; 2011 Prevost H3-41; 2012 Prevost H3-41; 2013 Prevost H3-41; 2014 Prevost H3-41; 2015 Prevost H3-41; 2016 Prevost H3-41; 2017 Prevost H3-41; 2018 Prevost H3-41; 2009 Prevost H3-45; 2010 Prevost H3-45; 2011 Prevost H3-45; 2012 Prevost H3-45; 2013 Prevost H3-45; 2014 Prevost H3-45; 2015 Prevost H3-45; 2016 Prevost H3-45; 2017 Prevost H3-45; 2018 Prevost H3-45; 2009 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2010 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2011 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2012 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2013 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2014 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2015 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2016 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2017 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2018 Prevost H3-45 Vip; 2009 Prevost X3-45; 2010 Prevost X3-45; 2011 Prevost X3-45; 2012 Prevost X3-45; 2013 Prevost X3-45; 2014 Prevost X3-45; 2015 Prevost X3-45; 2016 Prevost X3-45; 2017 Prevost X3-45; 2018 Prevost X3-45; 2009 Prevost X3-45 Vip; 2010 Prevost X3-45 Vip; 2011 Prevost X3-45 Vip; 2012 Prevost X3-45 Vip; 2013 Prevost X3-45 Vip; 2014 Prevost X3-45 Vip; 2015 Prevost X3-45 Vip; 2016 Prevost X3-45 Vip; 2017 Prevost X3-45 Vip; 2018 Prevost X3-45 Vip; 2009 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer; 2010 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer; 2011 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer; 2012 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer; 2013 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer; 2014 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer; 2015 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer; 2016 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer; 2017 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer; 2018 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Prevost Cars, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,989
Recall Summary:
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2009-2018 h3-41, h3-45, h3-45 vip, x3-45, x3-45 vip, and x3-45 vip entertainer vehicles, equipped with certain kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427. Pdf
How to Fix:
Prevost will notify owners, and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2018. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046, or kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www. Kidde. Com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. Prevost's number for this recall is sr17-31.
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.
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