Prevost Car (us) Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V096000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V096000 by Prevost Car (us) Inc.. Affecting model year 2011-2012 xlii and x3 shell converted coaches manufactured with an automatic fire suppression system (afss) pressure tank in the engine compartment Includes 9 affected units, Fire Suspression System may Fail, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011-2012 xlii and x3 shell converted coaches manufactured with an automatic fire suppression system (afss) pressure tank in the engine compartment

Defect Summary

Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 xlii and x3 shell converted coaches manufactured with an automatic fire suppression system (afss) pressure tank in the engine compartment. in the affected vehicles, due to engine compartment temperatures, the afss pressure relief tank may discharge its fire extinguishing agent.

Corrective Action

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the pressure relief tank, free of charge. the recall began on april 12, 2014. Owners may contract prevost at 1-877-773-8678. prevost's number associated with this recall is sr14-16.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V096000
Manufacturer: Prevost Car (us) Inc.
Report Received Date: 2014-03-04T00:00:00
Subject: Fire suspression system may fail
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 9

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR14-16
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 xlii and x3 shell converted coaches manufactured with an automatic fire suppression system (afss) pressure tank in the engine compartment. in the affected vehicles, due to engine compartment temperatures, the afss pressure relief tank may discharge its fire extinguishing agent.
Consequence Summary: If the afss tank discharges and there is a vehicle fire, the automatic fire suppression system will be unavailable to assist in extinguishing the vehicle fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the pressure relief tank, free of charge. the recall began on april 12, 2014. Owners may contract prevost at 1-877-773-8678. prevost's number associated with this recall is sr14-16.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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SID: row-erf6_43i2~vd9m
NHTSA ID: 14V096000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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