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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 23V126000

EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION:SENSORS

Published February 27, 2023 · Recall initiated: February 24, 2023

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Recall details

Brand
PREVOST
Model
H3-45 VIP
Manufacturer
Prevost Car (US) Inc.
Lot
2018 PREVOST H3-45 VIP | 2019 PREVOST H3-45 VIP | 2020 PREVOST H3-45 VIP | 2018 PREVOST H3-45 | 2019 PREVOST H3-45 | 2020 PREVOST H3-45 | 2021 PREVOST H3-45 | 2022 PREVOST H3-45 | 2021 PREVOST H3-45 VIP | 2022 PREVOST H3-45 VIP | 2023 PREVOST H3-45 | 2023 PREVOST H3-45 VIP | 2019 PREVOST H3-41
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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