Recall 15V119000: 2014–2015 Prevost Xlii and 2 other models

Report received

Mar 2, 2015

Manufacturer

Prevost Cars, Inc.

Potentially affected

291vehicles

Model years

2014–2015

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 Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Prevost XLII-45, X3-45, X3-45 VIP, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP motorcoaches manufactured July 23, 2013, to November 28, 2014, and equipped with certain Kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers. These fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is pressed.

Possible consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the bus occupants.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fire extinguisher if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-03.

Affected model years

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

• 2014 Prevost H3-450 complaints
• 2015 Prevost H3-450 complaints
• 2014 Prevost H3-45VIP0 complaints
• 2015 Prevost H3-45VIP0 complaints
• 2014 Prevost Xlii0 complaints
• 2015 Prevost Xlii0 complaints