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🔥 Fire risk💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 23V126📅 Feb 27, 2023

2018–2023 Prevost H3-45 & 2018–2023 Prevost H3-45 VIP + 1 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2018-2023 H3-45 motor coaches and H3-45 VIP motorhomes, and 2019 H3-41 motor coaches. The Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) optical fire sensor positioned in the engine compartment's lower region may corrode and malfunction. In this event, the AFSS may give a false warning to the driver, command an unwarranted engine shutdown, and release a chemical fire extinguishing agent in the engine compartment.

💥 The risk

The activation of the Automatic Fire Suppression System can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled coach may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

🔧 The fix

Prevost will inspect the vehicles, install spacers between the optical fire sensor and bracket, and replace the optical fire sensor, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR23-05.

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
23V126000
Manufacturer recall #
SR23-05
Manufacturer
Prevost Car (US) Inc.
Vehicles affected
555
Component
EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION:SENSORS
Owner phone
1-866-870-2046
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 8, 2023
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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 23V126 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 23V126?

2018–2023 Prevost H3-45 & 2018–2023 Prevost H3-45 VIP + 1 more. 555 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 1-866-870-2046.