Vehicle recall 12V309000 · July 2, 2012
Prevost H3-45, X3-45 and 1 more model
The afss linear thermal detector may come in contact or rub against brackets or clamps.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 H3-45, model year 2009-2010 X3-45, and model year 2009 mth xlii-45E vehicles, all equipped with Volvo D13 engines and an automatic fire detection and suppression system (afss). The afss linear thermal detector may come in contact or rub against brackets or clamps.
- Consequence
- If this occurs, the afss may activate with no fire present and the stop engine feature will be activated, bringing the vehicle to an unplanned stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Prevost will notify owners and dealers will inspect and secure the linear thermal detector, free of charge. The safety recall began in July 2012. Owners may contact prevost car Inc., service department toll-free at 1-866-870-2046 or 1-418-831-2046.
- Notes
- The prevost recall campaign number is SR12-20.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V309000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 2, 2012
- Filed by
- PREVOST CARS, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR12-20
- Owner notification
- July 19, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 98
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Prevost H3-45 (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
- Prevost X3-45 (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Prevost Xlii-45E (2009): 2009
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