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🔥 Fire risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 15V119📅 Mar 2, 2015

2014–2015 Prevost H3-41 & 2014–2015 Prevost H3-45 + 4 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Prevost XLII-45, X3-45, X3-45 VIP, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP motorcoaches manufactured July 23, 2013, to November 28, 2014, and equipped with certain Kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers. These fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is pressed.

💥 The risk

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the bus occupants.

🔧 The fix

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fire extinguisher if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-03.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V119000
Manufacturer recall #
SR15-03
Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Vehicles affected
291
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-877-773-8678
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 27, 2015
Built
Jul 23, 2013 – Nov 28, 2014
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V119 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V119?

2014–2015 Prevost H3-41 & 2014–2015 Prevost H3-45 + 4 more. 291 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Prevost dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-773-8678.