The defect
Prevost Cars, Inc is recalling certain 2015-2018 X3-45 VIP, X3-45 VIP Entertainer, X3-45 Passenger, H3-45 VIP, and H3-45 passenger coaches and motorhomes equipped with specific fire suppression systems. The actuator of the fire extinguisher system may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent.
The risk
If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
The remedy
Prevost Cars will notify owners, and the fire suppression system manufacturer will inspect the systems, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR19-03.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Prevost H3-45 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Prevost H3-45 VIP | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Prevost X3-45 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Prevost X3-45 VIP | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Prevost X3-45 VIP Entertainer | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
Components: EQUIPMENT
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
Other equipment recalls in 2019
121 of the 880 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2019 concerned the equipment; Prevost Cars, Inc. filed 44 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2019