EquipmentRecall 12V-564 · 2011–2012 Prevost X3-45
Prevost Cars, Inc. recall 12V-564 covers 87 2011–2012 Prevost X3-45 for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on December 6, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V564000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 X3-45 coach buses manufactured June 3, 2010, through August 25, 2011 and equipped with an Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System (AFSS). As built, the affected vehicles have the AFSS storage tank in the engine compartment. High temperatures in the engine compartment area may cause the pressure relief valve to release the contents of the AFSS storage tank.
The risk
If the event of a fire, the AFSS may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury to the coach occupants.
The fix
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the extinguisher storage tank, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2012. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.
Prevost's campaign recall number is SR12-47.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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 3, 2010 to August 25, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.