Prevost H3, XL (2001-2013): Electrical system
Recall 14V041000 · Feb 6, 2014 · Marathon Coach, Inc.
450
vehicles affected
450
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V041000
- Date
- Feb 6, 2014
- Maker
- Marathon Coach, Inc.
- Units affected
- 450
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery
- Model years
- 2001-2013
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Marathon Coach, Inc. (Marathon) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Marathon Conversions Prevost XL, and H3 motorcoaches equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
What can happen
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Marathon will notify owners, and Marathon service centers will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2014. Owners may contact Marathon at 1-352-588-4500.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 26 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V041000?
2 models: Prevost H3 (2001-2013), Prevost XL (2001-2013), about 450 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V041000?
Marathon will notify owners, and Marathon service centers will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2014. Owners may contact Marathon at 1-352-588-4500.
What can happen?
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.