2012 PREVOST XL Recall

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.

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