Recall 12V309000: 2008–2010 Prevost H3-45 and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 2, 2012

Manufacturer

Prevost cars, inc.

Potentially affected

98vehicles

Model years

2008–2010

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 h3-45, model year 2009-2010 x3-45, and model year 2009 mth xlii-45e vehicles, all equipped with volvo d13 engines and an automatic fire detection and suppression system (afss) . The afss linear thermal detector may come in contact or rub against brackets or clamps.

Possible consequence

If this occurs, the afss may activate with no fire present and the stop engine feature will be activated, bringing the vehicle to an unplanned stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners and dealers will inspect and secure the linear thermal detector, free of charge. The safety recall began in july 2012. Owners may contact prevost car inc., service department toll-free at 1-866-870-2046 or 1-418-831-2046.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 Prevost H3-450 complaints
• 2009 Prevost H3-450 complaints
• 2010 Prevost H3-450 complaints
• 2009 Prevost Xlii0 complaints