Recall 12V-309: 2008–2010 Prevost H3-45, 2009–2010 Prevost X3-45 and 1 more

PREVOST CARS, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jul 2, 2012, covering about 98 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-309
Report date
Jul 2, 2012
Vehicles affected
98
Owners notified
Jul 19, 2012

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Notes

The prevost recall campaign number is sr12-20.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov

Recall details

ManufacturerPREVOST CARS, INC.
ComponentEquipment
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V309000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Prevost H3-452008, 2009, 2010All years
Prevost X3-452009, 2010All years
Prevost Xlii-45E2009All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V-309?

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.

How is recall 12V-309 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.