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Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

Prevost Car (US) Inc.: H3-45 Motor Coaches and H3-45 VIP Motorhomes Recalled for Fire Sensor Failure

Agency Publication Date: February 24, 2023
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Summary

Prevost is recalling 555 vehicles including certain 2018-2023 H3-45 motor coaches and H3-45 VIP motorhomes, along with 2019 H3-41 motor coaches. The engine's automatic fire suppression sensor can corrode and malfunction, potentially causing it to falsely detect a fire. If this occurs, the system may suddenly shut down the engine and release chemical fire extinguishing agents into the engine compartment without any actual fire present. Owners can have their vehicles inspected and repaired by a dealer free of charge.

Risk

A false fire detection can cause an unexpected loss of drive power while the vehicle is in motion, significantly increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle becomes disabled in an uncontrolled traffic situation, emergency evacuation of passengers may be required, posing a risk of injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking your model and year: 2018-2023 Prevost H3-45 motor coaches, 2018-2023 H3-45 VIP motorhomes, or 2019 H3-41 motor coaches.
  2. Contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046 to schedule a free inspection and repair for recall number SR23-05.
  3. During the service, dealers will inspect the optical fire sensor, install spacers between the sensor and bracket, and replace the sensor if it is found to be malfunctioning or corroded.
  4. For further information or to check your VIN, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ”งOption 1: Free Repair

Free inspection and installation of spacers.

How to: Contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046 to have a dealer inspect the vehicle and install spacers between the optical fire sensor and bracket.
๐Ÿ”„Option 2: Free Replacement

Free fire sensor replacement if necessary.

How to: If the inspection reveals a malfunctioning sensor, the dealer will replace the optical fire sensor free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2018-2023 Prevost H3-45 Motor Coach
Product: 2018-2023 Prevost H3-45 VIP Motorhome
Product: 2019 Prevost H3-41 Motor Coach

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V126000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Prevost Car (US) Inc.
Sold By: Prevost authorized dealers
Units Affected: 555 vehicles(555% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: September 8, 2023
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: SR23-05
Agency Last Updated: March 1, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response