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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V041000

2012 Prevost H3 | 2013 Prevost H3 | 2001 Prevost Xl | 2004 Prevost Xl | 2006 Prevost Xl | 2007 Prevost Xl | 2008 Prevost Xl | 2009 Prevost Xl | 2013 Prevost Xl | 2009 Prevost H3 | 2011 Prevost H3 | 2002 Prevost H3 | 2004 Prevost H3 | 2006 Prevost H3 | 2007 Prevost H3 | 2008 Prevost H3 | 2005 Prevost H3 | 2005 Prevost Xl | 2010 Prevost Xl | 2011 Prevost Xl — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Published February 7, 2014 · Recall initiated: February 6, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V041000, published February 7, 2014 and initiated February 6, 2014. Recalling firm: Prevost Car (US) Inc.; 2012 Prevost H3 | 2013 Prevost H3 | 2001 Prevost Xl | 2004 Prevost Xl | 2006 Prevost Xl | 2007 Prevost Xl | 2008 Prevost Xl | 2009 Prevost Xl | 2013 Prevost Xl | 2009 Prevost H3 | 2011 Prevost H3 | 2002 Prevost H3 | 2004 Prevost H3 | 2006 Prevost H3 | 2007 Prevost H3 | 2008 Prevost H3 | 2005 Prevost H3 | 2005 Prevost Xl | 2010 Prevost Xl | 2011 Prevost Xl — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery.

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What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
PREVOST
Model
H3
Manufacturer
Prevost Car (US) Inc.
Lot
2012 PREVOST H3 | 2013 PREVOST H3 | 2001 PREVOST XL | 2004 PREVOST XL | 2006 PREVOST XL | 2007 PREVOST XL | 2008 PREVOST XL | 2009 PREVOST XL | 2013 PREVOST XL | 2009 PREVOST H3 | 2011 PREVOST H3 | 2002 PREVOST H3 | 2004 PREVOST H3 | 2006 PREVOST H3 | 2007 PREVOST H3 | 2008 PREVOST H3 | 2005 PREVOST H3 | 2005 PREVOST XL | 2010 PREVOST XL | 2011 PREVOST XL
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Prevost H3 | 2013 Prevost H3 | 2001 Prevost Xl | 2004 Prevost Xl | 2006 Prevost Xl | 2007 Prevost Xl | 2008 Prevost Xl | 2009 Prevost Xl | 2013 Prevost Xl | 2009 Prevost H3 | 2011 Prevost H3 | 2002 Prevost H3 | 2004 Prevost H3 | 2006 Prevost H3 | 2007 Prevost H3 | 2008 Prevost H3 | 2005 Prevost H3 | 2005 Prevost Xl | 2010 Prevost Xl | 2011 Prevost Xl — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V041000 on February 7, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PREVOST. Model: H3.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)