Vehicle recall 13V015000 · January 17, 2013
Prevost H3, MTH Xlii-45E and 1 more model
There is the possibility that the AFSS could unintentionally activate due to wear of the linear thermal detection cable.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Prevost is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 H3 and X3 coaches and MTH XLII-45E coach shells manufactured between June 29, 2009, up to June 4, 2012, and equipped with an Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System (AFSS). There is the possibility that the AFSS could unintentionally activate due to wear of the linear thermal detection cable.
- Consequence
- An activation of the AFSS causes the vehicle to come to an unplanned stop. This could increase the risk of a vehicle crash or personal injury.
- Remedy
- Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the linear thermal detector by adding a protective sheath, free of charge. The recall began in March 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.
- Notes
- Prevost's campaign recall number is SR13-03.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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V015000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 17, 2013
- Filed by
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR13-03
- Owner notification
- March 22, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 261
- 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 (2010-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Prevost MTH Xlii-45E (2010-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Prevost X3 (2010-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
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