Prevost Car (us) Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V119000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V119000 by Prevost Car (us) Inc.. Affecting model year 2014-2015 prevost xlii-45, x3-45, x3-45 vip, h3-41, h3-45, and h3-45 vip motorcoaches manufactured july 23, 2013, to november 28, 2014, and equipped with certain kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers Includes 291 affected units, Kidde Handheld Fire Extinguisher may not Discharge, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2015 prevost xlii-45, x3-45, x3-45 vip, h3-41, h3-45, and h3-45 vip motorcoaches manufactured july 23, 2013, to november 28, 2014, and equipped with certain kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers

Defect Summary

Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 prevost xlii-45, x3-45, x3-45 vip, h3-41, h3-45, and h3-45 vip motorcoaches manufactured july 23, 2013, to november 28, 2014, and equipped with certain kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers. these fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is pressed.

Corrective Action

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fire extinguisher if necessary, free of charge. The recall began march 27, 2015. owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. prevost's number for this recall is sr15-03.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V119000
Manufacturer: Prevost Car (us) Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-03-02T00:00:00
Subject: Kidde handheld fire extinguisher may not discharge
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 291

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR15-03
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 prevost xlii-45, x3-45, x3-45 vip, h3-41, h3-45, and h3-45 vip motorcoaches manufactured july 23, 2013, to november 28, 2014, and equipped with certain kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers. these fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is pressed.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the bus occupants.
Corrective Action: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fire extinguisher if necessary, free of charge. The recall began march 27, 2015. owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. prevost's number for this recall is sr15-03.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 91.07

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NHTSA ID: 15V119000
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