2011 Prevost X3-45 | 2012 Prevost X3-45 — Equipment
Published December 7, 2012 · Recall initiated: December 6, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V564000, published December 7, 2012 and initiated December 6, 2012. Recalling firm: Prevost Car (US) Inc.; 2011 Prevost X3-45 | 2012 Prevost X3-45 — Equipment.
What's the hazard
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 X3-45 coach buses manufactured June 3, 2010, through August 25, 2011 and equipped with an Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System (AFSS). As built, the affected vehicles have the AFSS storage tank in the engine compartment. High temperatures in the engine compartment area may cause the pressure relief valve to release the contents of the AFSS storage tank.
What to do
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the extinguisher storage tank, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2012. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.
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Recall details
- Brand
- PREVOST
- Model
- X3-45
- Manufacturer
- Prevost Car (US) Inc.
- Lot
- 2011 PREVOST X3-45 | 2012 PREVOST X3-45
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Prevost X3-45 | 2012 Prevost X3-45 — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V564000 on December 7, 2012. Reported hazard: Prevost is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 X3-45 coach buses manufactured June 3, 2010, through August 25, 2011 and equipped with an Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System (AFSS). As built, the affected vehicles have the AFSS storage tank in the engine compartment. High temperatures in the engine compartment area may cause the pressure relief valve to release the contents of the AFSS storage tank.
What should I do if I have this product?
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the extinguisher storage tank, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2012. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PREVOST. Model: X3-45.