The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V096000·Announced 2014-03-04

Prevost Recalls 2011-2012 Coaches Due to Fire Suppression Tank Issue

Prevost is recalling 2011-2012 X3 and XLII coaches because the fire suppression tank may discharge prematurely, leaving the system unavailable during a fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the fire suppression system may fail, increasing injury risk, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Prevost Cars, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 X3 and XLII shell converted coaches. The recall involves vehicles manufactured with an Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) pressure tank located in the engine compartment.

In the affected vehicles, high engine compartment temperatures may cause the AFSS pressure relief tank to discharge its fire extinguishing agent. If the tank discharges and a vehicle fire occurs, the Automatic Fire Suppression System will be unavailable to assist in extinguishing the fire, which increases the risk of injury.

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the pressure relief tank free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-877-773-8678 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PREVOST X3, XLII
Brand
PREVOST
Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Coach
Hazard
Affected units
9

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 (2)

  • X3
  • XLII

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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