Prevost X3-vip recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

March 4, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Prevost Car (US) Inc. recalls 2011–2016 Prevost — 6 models

Recall number

16V133000

Brand / firm

Prevost

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,348 units

Why it was recalled

Contact between the fuel line and the coolant line may cause a fuel leak and result in fuel spraying onto hot exhaust components increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.

What was recalled

Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 H3-41 and H3-45, 2011-2016 H3-VIP, 2011-2016 X3-45 Coach vehicles, 2012-2016 X3-VIP vehicles, and 2011-2013 XL2 Entertainer vehicles. The coolant line on the affected vehicles may be missing a positioning clip, allowing the coolant line to rub against the braided fuel hose at one of the injectors.

What to do

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion, replacing it as necessary. The fuel and coolant lines will be properly secured. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-418-883-3391. Prevost's number for this recall is SR16-18.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.