Prevost H3, MTH XLII-45E, X3 (2010-2013): Equipment
Recall 13V015000 · Jan 17, 2013 · Prevost Cars, Inc.
261
vehicles affected
261
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V015000
- Date
- Jan 17, 2013
- Maker
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Units affected
- 261
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2010-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 12 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V015000?
3 models: Prevost H3 (2010-2013), Prevost MTH Xlii-45E (2010-2013), Prevost X3 (2010-2013), about 261 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V015000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.