Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PREVOST
Model Of Vehicle
MTH XLII-45E
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V015000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20090629
End Of Manufacture
20120604
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
261
Date Owners Notified
20130322
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Date Report Received
20130117
Make Campaign Number
SR13-03