Prevost H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 VIP (2018-2023): Equipment
Recall 23V126000 · Feb 24, 2023 · Prevost Car (US) Inc.
555
vehicles affected
555
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V126000
- Date
- Feb 24, 2023
- Maker
- Prevost Car (US) Inc.
- Units affected
- 555
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Emergency > Fire supression > Sensors
- Model years
- 2018-2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 13 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V126000?
3 models: Prevost H3-41 (2019), Prevost H3-45 (2018-2023), Prevost H3-45 Vip (2018-2023), about 555 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V126000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.