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NHTSARecalled Mar 4, 2014 · #14V096000

Fire Suspression System may Fail

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
Fire Suspression System may Fail
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Prevost Car (US) Inc.
Model numbers
2012 XLII
UPCs

What you should do

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the pressure relief tank, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contract Prevost at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number associated with this recall is SR14-16.

View the official CPSC notice