Defect Description For Recall
Prevost Cars, Inc.(Prevost) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009-2011 Xl2, Xl2 Shells, X3 Shell Converted Coaches, And X3 Motorcoaches Manufactured January 1, 2009, To December 31, 2011, And Equipped With An Automatic Fire Suppression System (Afss) Pressure Tank In The Engine Compartment. The Tank’S Pressure Relief Valve May Not Withstand The Temperatures In The Engine Compartment, Resulting In The Venting Of The Extinguishing Agent.
Make Of Vehicle
PREVOST
Model Of Vehicle
XL2
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
14V771000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
If The Event Of A Fire, If The Pressure Tank Has Previously Vented, The System Would Not Be FunCTIonal To Help Extinguish The Fire, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Prevost Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Relocate The Tank, Free Of Charge. Owners Were Mailed Interim Notices On February 2, 2015. A Second Notice For Owners To Obtain The Remedy Was Mailed On May 21, 2015. Owners May Contact Prevost Customer Service At 1-877-773-8678. Prevost’S Number For This Recall Is Sr15-01.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20090101
End Of Manufacture
20111231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
80
Date Owners Notified
20150521
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Date Report Received
20141203
Make Campaign Number
SR15-01