Prevost X3-45 (2008-2010): Electrical system
Recall 14V073000 · Feb 24, 2014 · Prevost Cars, Inc.
190
vehicles affected
190
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V073000
- Date
- Feb 24, 2014
- Maker
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Units affected
- 190
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system
- Model years
- 2008-2010
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Prevost Cars Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 X3-45 Coaches equipped with Sure Power-brand DC to 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.
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's number for this recall is SR14-12.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V073000?
1 model: Prevost X3-45 (2008-2010), about 190 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V073000?
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's number for this recall is SR14-12.
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.