Prevost Cars (Prevost) is recalling certain 2009-2018 H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 VIP, and X3-45 VIP Entertainer vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button ‘Pindicator’ Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Prevost Car (US) – Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
| Report Received Date | 11/20/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V737000 |
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | Prevost will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2018. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-31. |
| Recall Code | SR17-31 |
| Potentially Affected | 1989 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V737000) |
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