2010 PREVOST H3 Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 13V015000 on 01/16/2013
- Component:
- Equipment
- Manufactured:
- 06/28/2009 - 06/03/2012
- Affected:
- 261
- Defect:
- Prevost is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 h3 and x3 coaches and mth xlii-45e coach shells manufactured between june 29, 2009, up to june 4, 2012, and equipped with an automatic fire detection and suppression system (afss). there is the possibility that the afss could unintentionally activate due to wear of the linear thermal detection cable.
- Consequence:
- An activation of the afss causes the vehicle to come to an unplanned stop. this could increase the risk of a vehicle crash or personal injury.
- Correction:
- Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the linear thermal detector by adding a protective sheath, free of charge. the recall began in march 2013. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.
- Notes:
- Prevost's campaign recall number is sr13-03.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.
- Campaign:
- 14V041000 on 02/06/2014
- Component:
- Electrical system:battery
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/2001 - 04/29/2012
- Affected:
- 450
- Defect:
- Marathon coach, inc. (marathon) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 marathon conversions prevost xl, and h3 motorcoaches equipped with sure power-brand battery equalizers or dc-dc converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. the specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
- Consequence:
- Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- Marathon will notify owners, and marathon service centers will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in march 2014. owners may contact marathon at 1-352-588-4500.
- 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.
2010 PREVOST H3 TSBs (2)
- Bulletin:
- WB-12-41
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Prevost: warranty information provided regarding availability of an auxiliary coolant tank, when main coolant surge tank filled with too much coolant and auxiliary coolant tank prevents spillage due to expansion. model 2010-2013 h3-41, h
- Bulletin:
- MI-13-06
- Component:
- 062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
- Summary:
- Prevost: to increase vehicle's performance, a modification of hose clamp for cooling system connection, is recommended. models 2010-13 h3, 2010-13 h3 vip converted, 2010-13 x3, 2012-13 x3 vip converted, 2010-13 mth xl2 entertainer, 2011 m
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