Prevost H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45: Equipment

Date

March 20, 2024

Filed by

Prevost Car (US) Inc.

Vehicles

Prevost H3-45 (2024); Prevost H3-45 VIP (2010); Prevost X3-45 (2024)

Component

Equipment; Fuel System, Diesel › Pre-Heater

Description of the defect

Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2010 H3-45 VIP, 2024 H3-45 and X3-45 vehicles. The coolant heaters may generate excessive exhaust gas and overheat.

Potentially affected

37

What can happen

Excessive exhaust gas may increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, and an overheating heater increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a vehicle fire may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

Remedy

Vehicle owners are advised not to operate the heaters until they have been repaired. Prevost will inspect the coolant heaters, replace the damaged components, and clean the heater's internal components, as necessary. In addition, Prevost will adjust the air to fuel ratio. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-13.

Recall 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.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

May 17, 2024

Manufacturer campaign number

SR24-13

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Hydronic L-II Coolant Heater · Hydronic L-II Coolant Heater · 870012

Recall number

24V213000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.