Prevost is recalling certain model year 2013 X3-45 and MTH XLII-45E vehicles, all equipped with Volvo D13 engines and an automatic fire detection and suppression system (AFSS). The AFSS linear thermal detector wire may come in contact with or chafe against its supporting tie cables.
Prevost Car (US) – Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System
| Report Received Date | 09/06/2012 |
| NHTSA ID | 12V435000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the detector wire chafes it may cause the AFSS to activate with no fire present and, as a result, the stop engine feature will be activated, bringing the vehicle to an unplanned stop and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will add a protection cloth to the linear thermal detector wire at the location of tie cable, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 27, 2012. Owners may contact Prevost Car , service department toll-free at 1-866-870-2046 or 1-418-831-2046. |
| Recall Code | SR 12-29 |
| Potentially Affected | 15 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V435000) |
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