NHTSA Recall 12V564000: Equipment
Prevost Cars, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 87 vehicles. It affects 2011–2012 Prevost X3-45.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V564000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR12-47 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | December 6, 2012 |
| Owner notification | December 19, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the event of a fire, the AFSS may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury to the coach occupants.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Prevost's campaign recall number is SR12-47.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V564000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.