Prevost X3 (2011) – 14V096000

Defect Description For Recall

Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2012 Xlii And X3 Shell Converted Coaches Manufactured With An Automatic Fire Suppression System (Afss) Pressure Tank In The Engine Compartment. In The Affected Vehicles, Due To Engine Compartment Temperatures, The Afss Pressure Relief Tank May Discharge Its Fire Extinguishing Agent.

Make Of Vehicle

PREVOST

Model Of Vehicle

X3

Year

2011

Recall Campaign Number

14V096000

Component Description

Equipment

Effect Of Defect

If The Afss Tank Discharges And There Is A Vehicle Fire, The Automatic Fire Suppression System Will Be Unavailable To Assist In Extinguishing The Vehicle Fire, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.

Fix Defect

Prevost Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Relocate The Pressure Relief Tank, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On April 12, 2014. Owners May Contract Prevost At 1-877-773-8678. Prevost’S Number Associated With This Recall Is Sr14-16.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Prevost Cars, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

9

Date Owners Notified

20140412

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Prevost Cars, Inc.

Date Report Received

20140304

Make Campaign Number

SR14-16

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard