NHTSA Recall 13V015000: Equipment
Prevost Cars, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 261 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Prevost H3.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V015000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR13-03 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | January 17, 2013 |
| Owner notification | March 22, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 H3 and X3 coaches and MTH XLII-45E coach shells manufactured between June 29, 2009, up to June 4, 2012, and equipped with an Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System (AFSS). There is the possibility that the AFSS could unintentionally activate due to wear of the linear thermal detection cable.
Safety risk
An activation of the AFSS causes the vehicle to come to an unplanned stop. This could increase the risk of a vehicle crash or personal injury.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the linear thermal detector by adding a protective sheath, free of charge. The recall began in March 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.
Notes
Prevost's campaign recall number is SR13-03.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 13V015000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Prevost H3 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Prevost Mth XLII-45E | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Prevost X3 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
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.