The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V118000·Announced 2019-02-21

Prevost Recalls 2015-2018 Coaches Due to Fire Suppression Defect

Prevost is recalling 2015-2018 coaches and motorhomes because the fire extinguisher actuator may fail to discharge the suppression agent, increasing injury risk in 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 safety-critical system (fire suppression) that may fail, creating a risk of injury in a fire, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Prevost Cars, Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2018 X3-45, X3-45 VIP, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP coaches and motorhomes. The recall affects vehicles equipped with specific fire suppression systems where the actuator may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent.

If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire. The recall began on April 15, 2019.

Prevost Cars will notify owners, and the fire suppression system manufacturer will inspect the systems, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PREVOST X3-45, X3-45 VIP, H3-45, H3-45 VIP
Brand
PREVOST
Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Coaches and Motorhomes
Hazard
Affected units
1,270

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 (5)

  • X3-45
  • X3-45 VIP
  • H3-45
  • H3-45 VIP
  • X3-45 VIP ENTERTAINER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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