Prevost Car (us) Inc. | NHTSA Recall #23V126000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V126000 by Prevost Car (us) Inc.. Affecting 2018-2023 h3-45 motor coaches and h3-45 vip motorhomes, and 2019 h3-41 motor coaches Includes 555 affected units, Fire Sensor May Falsely Detect Fires, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2018-2023 h3-45 motor coaches and h3-45 vip motorhomes, and 2019 h3-41 motor coaches

Defect Summary

Prevost car (us) inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2018-2023 h3-45 motor coaches and h3-45 vip motorhomes, and 2019 h3-41 motor coaches. the automatic fire suppression system (afss) optical fire sensor positioned in the engine compartment's lower region may corrode and malfunction. in this event, the afss may give a false warning to the driver, command an unwarranted engine shutdown, and release a chemical fire extinguishing agent in the engine compartment.

Corrective Action

Prevost will inspect the vehicles, install spacers between the optical fire sensor and bracket, and replace the optical fire sensor, if necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 8, 2023. owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. prevost's number for this recall is sr23-05.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V126000

Manufacturer: Prevost Car (us) Inc.

Report Received Date: 2023-02-24T00:00:00

Subject: Fire sensor may falsely detect fires

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 555

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR23-05

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Prevost car (us) inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2018-2023 h3-45 motor coaches and h3-45 vip motorhomes, and 2019 h3-41 motor coaches. the automatic fire suppression system (afss) optical fire sensor positioned in the engine compartment's lower region may corrode and malfunction. in this event, the afss may give a false warning to the driver, command an unwarranted engine shutdown, and release a chemical fire extinguishing agent in the engine compartment.

Consequence Summary: The activation of the automatic fire suppression system can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, a disabled coach may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

Corrective Action: Prevost will inspect the vehicles, install spacers between the optical fire sensor and bracket, and replace the optical fire sensor, if necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 8, 2023. owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. prevost's number for this recall is sr23-05.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 51.82

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