Vehicle recall 14V073000 · February 24, 2014
2008-2010 Prevost X3-45
The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Prevost Cars Inc. (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.
- Consequence
- Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V073000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 24, 2014
- Filed by
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR14-12
- Owner notification
- April 15, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 190
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Prevost X3-45 (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
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