Recalls for 2012 Prevost X3

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2013-01-17
Description
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.

Consequence
An activation of the afss causes the vehicle to come to an unplanned stop.  This could increase the risk of a vehicle crash or personal injury.  

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.

Notes
Prevost's campaign recall number is sr13-03.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2014-03-07
Description
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
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.