The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V348000·Announced 2015-06-05

Prevost Recalls Coaches Due to Fire Suppression Wiring Damage Risk

Prevost is recalling 452 model year 2010-2014 coaches because engine heat may damage fire suppression wires, potentially causing an engine shutdown and crash.

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 a vehicle crash is a potential consequence, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Prevost Cars, Inc. is recalling 452 model year 2010-2014 X3-45, XLII-45, H3-41, and H3-45 coaches manufactured between November 30, 2009, and August 12, 2014. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system where the wires for the Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) Linear Thermal Detector (LTD) may be damaged by temperatures in the engine compartment.

If these wires are damaged, they may activate the AFSS and shut down the engine, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the AFSS LTD wiring free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-800-463-7738 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-30.

The recalled product

Product
PREVOST H3-45, X3-45, H3-41, XLII-45
Brand
PREVOST
Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motor Coach
Hazard
Affected units
452

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 (4)

  • H3-45
  • X3-45
  • H3-41
  • XLII-45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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