The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V073000·Announced 2014-02-24

Prevost Recalls 2008-2010 X3-45 Coaches Due to Fire Risk

Prevost is recalling 2008-2010 X3-45 coaches because a specific DC to DC converter potting compound may conduct electricity and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical system) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property-damage reports/risks.

Plain-English summary

Prevost Cars, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 X3-45 Coaches. The recall involves vehicles equipped with Sure Power-brand DC to DC converters that contain a specific epoxy sealing, or 'potting', compound used for insulation.

The specific potting compound used in these converters was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat. Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, which increases the risk of a fire.

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the converters free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's number for this recall is SR14-12. 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.

The recalled product

Product
PREVOST X3-45
Brand
PREVOST
Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Coach
Hazard
Affected units
190

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • X3-45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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