Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 XLII and X3 shell converted coaches
Date: April 01, 2014 10:50AM
Report Receipt Date: MAR 04, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V096000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 9
Manufacturer: Prevost Cars, Inc.
SUMMARY:
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 XLII and X3 shell converted coaches manufactured with an Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) pressure tank in the engine compartment. In the affected vehicles, due to engine compartment temperatures, the AFSS pressure relief tank may discharge its fire extinguishing agent.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the AFSS tank discharges and there is a vehicle fire, the Automatic Fire Suppression System will be unavailable to assist in extinguishing the vehicle fire, increasing the risk of injury.
REMEDY:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the pressure relief tank, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early April 2014. Owners may contract Prevost at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number associated with this recall is SR14-16.
NOTES:
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.