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2011-2012 Prevost X3 and Prevost Xlii recall: equipment

Prevost Cars, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 4, 2014. It covers about 9 vehicles.

vehicles affected
9
reported
Mar 4, 2014
owners notified
Apr 12, 2014

Equipment

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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 began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contract Prevost at 1‑877‑773‑8678. Prevost's number associated with this recall is SR14-16.

Recall number 14V096000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V096000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Prevost X3 and Prevost Xlii equipment?

Yes. Recall 14V096000, reported on March 4, 2014, covers about 9 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V096000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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