NHTSA Recall 15V119000: Equipment
Prevost Cars, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 291 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Prevost H3-41.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V119000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR15-03 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | March 2, 2015 |
| Owner notification | March 27, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Prevost XLII-45, X3-45, X3-45 VIP, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP motorcoaches manufactured July 23, 2013, to November 28, 2014, and equipped with certain Kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers. These fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is pressed.
Safety risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the bus occupants.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fire extinguisher if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-03.
Notes
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 15V119000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Prevost H3-41 | 2014, 2015 |
| Prevost H3-45 | 2014, 2015 |
| Prevost H3-45 Vip | 2014, 2015 |
| Prevost X3-45 | 2014, 2015 |
| Prevost X3-45 Vip | 2014, 2015 |
| Prevost XLII-45 | 2014, 2015 |
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.