Prevost Car (US) – DC-DC Battery Converters-Possible Fire

Prevost Cars (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 X3-45 Coaches equipped with Sure Power-brand DC to DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka ‘potting’, compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.


Report Received Date 02/24/2014
NHTSA ID 14V073000
Consequence Summary Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's number for this recall is SR14-12.
Recall Code SR14-12
Potentially Affected 190
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V073000)

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