2010 Prevost Xlii-45 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V348000
Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR15-30
Manufactured Begin Date: November 30th, 2009
Manufactured End Date: August 12th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: July 17th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 X3-45, XLII-45, H3-41, and H3-45 coaches manufactured November 30, 2009, to August 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the wires for the Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) Linear Thermal Detector (LTD) may be damaged by temperatures in the engine compartment.

Consequence Summary:
The damaged wires may activate the AFSS and shutdown the engine, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Summary:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the AFSS LTD wiring, free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-800-463-7738. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-30.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V150000
Manufacturer: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR13-26
Manufactured Begin Date: November 15th, 2005
Manufactured End Date: February 6th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: August 30th, 2013

Defect Summary:
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP, 2006-2013 H3-45 VIP, and 2006-2011 XLII-45 coach buses equipped with window part numbers: 790612, 790613, and 790614. These vehicles were manufactured between October 31, 2003, through April 10, 2013. On the vehicles involved, the decals explaining how to open the emergency windows does not contain a step required to open the window in case of an emergency. Specifically, the latch must be held down while the window is pushed outward to release the window; this is not stated on the decal.

Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, the incorrect label may result in difficulty opening the emergency windows. This could increase the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Summary:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the emergency window decals, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on August 1, 2013. Owners were notified that the replacement decals are available on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558. Prevost's campaign recall number is SR13-26.

Recall 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.