Vehicle recall 15V119000 · March 2, 2015
Prevost H3-41, H3-45 and 4 more models
These fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is pressed.
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 2014-2015 Prevost XLII-45, X3-45, X3-45 VIP, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP motorcoaches manufactured July 23, 2013, to November 28, 2014, and equipped with certain Kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers. These fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is pressed.
- Consequence
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the bus occupants.
- Remedy
- Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fire extinguisher if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-03.
- 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
- 15V119000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 2, 2015
- Filed by
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR15-03
- Owner notification
- March 27, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 291
- 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 H3-41 (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
- Prevost H3-45 (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
- Prevost H3-45 VIP (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
- Prevost X3-45 (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
- Prevost X3-45 VIP (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
- Prevost Xlii-45 (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
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