Prevost Car (us) Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V015000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V015000 by Prevost Car (us) Inc.. Affecting model year 2010-2013 h3 and x3 coaches and mth xlii-45e coach shells manufactured between june 29, 2009, up to june 4, 2012, and equipped with an automatic fire detection and suppression system (afss) Includes 261 affected units, Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2010-2013 h3 and x3 coaches and mth xlii-45e coach shells manufactured between june 29, 2009, up to june 4, 2012, and equipped with an automatic fire detection and suppression system (afss)
Defect Summary
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 h3 and x3 coaches and mth xlii-45e coach shells manufactured between june 29, 2009, up to june 4, 2012, and equipped with an automatic fire detection and suppression system (afss). There is the possibility that the afss could unintentionally activate due to wear of the linear thermal detection cable.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the linear thermal detector by adding a protective sheath, free of charge. the recall began in march 2013. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.