2011 PREVOST MTH XLII-45E RECALL - #13V015000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 PREVOST MTH XLII-45E |
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| Manufacturer |
Prevost Cars, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
6/29/2009 - 6/4/2012 |
| Recalled on |
1/17/2013 |
| Influenced by |
Prevost Cars, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/22/2013 |
| # Affected |
261 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Prevost's campaign recall number is SR13-03.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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