Recall 12V435 affects 15 2013 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer and X3-45 vehicles for AFSS detector-wire chafing. Repair is free at any franchised Prevost dealer.
Prevost is recalling 15 2013 XLII-45 Entertainer and X3-45 vehicles because the fire suppression system's detector wire can chafe against its supporting tie cables. A chafed wire can trigger the system when there is no fire, activate the stop engine feature, and bring the vehicle to an unplanned stop; the Prevost dealer repair will be free once available.
Does this recall apply to your specific vehicle?
The official, free per-VIN recall check is run by NHTSA. Enter your VIN and we'll forward you directly — and add you to a free watchlist so you hear about new recalls for your vehicle.
Check my VIN at NHTSARecallNotify doesn't check your VIN — NHTSA's official tool does. We use your email only to alert you to new recalls.
Watch this vehicle for recalls
Add it to your free watchlist and we will alert you as new federal recalls are posted for your year, make and model. New-recall alerts are rolling out now.
You are on the watchlist.
We will email you as new federal recalls are posted for your vehicle.
What's wrong?
The automatic fire detection and suppression system on the 2013 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer and X3-45 monitors the Volvo D13 engine area for heat from a fire. Its linear thermal detector wire acts like a heat-sensing cable. When heat reaches the trigger point, the system is designed to detect the fire and start suppression.
On affected coaches, that detector wire is routed where it can touch the supporting tie cables. Normal vibration and movement let the wire rub against those ties. That chafing can wear into the wire covering and damage the detector circuit, so the fire detection system is not protected the way Prevost intended.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver will not have a normal dashboard symptom to rely on before the wire has been damaged.
Who's affected?
Covers two coach configurations in the 2013 model year, both listed under Equipment.
| 2013 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2013 Prevost X3-45 | Equipment |
| Units affected | 15 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
Chafing in the detector wire can trigger the automatic fire suppression system when no fire is present. That activation can engage the stop engine feature, bring the vehicle to an unplanned stop, and increase crash risk. Drive cautiously and schedule the recall work soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Prevost dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer or X3-45 is included in this recall.
- Confirm whether the Prevost repair is open for your VIN before booking service.
- Contact a franchised Prevost dealer to schedule the free protection-cloth installation that keeps the AFSS detector wire from chafing against tie cables.
- Bring the recall notice if Prevost mailed one. If not, reference recall number 12V435 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. The AFSS issue can trigger an unplanned stop with no fire present.
What happens at the repair
This article does not show the final repair as open for scheduling. Once Prevost opens the dealer repair, a Prevost technician will add a protection cloth to the linear thermal detector wire where it sits near the supporting tie cable. That cloth is intended to keep the detector wire from chafing at that contact point. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the repair is available.
Timeline
| September 6, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 27, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V435?
Recall 12V435 covers 15 2013 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer and X3-45 vehicles with Volvo D13 engines and an automatic fire detection and suppression system. The detector wire can chafe against tie cables, activate the system when no fire is present, and trigger an unplanned stop.
What should I do if my 2013 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer or X3-45 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 12V435. If it is, contact a franchised Prevost dealer to schedule the detector-wire protection repair. Reference recall number 12V435 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Prevost dealers will add protection cloth to the linear thermal detector wire at the tie-cable location free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 12V435?
The safety risk is an unplanned stop. If the detector wire chafes, the automatic fire detection and suppression system can activate with no fire present, which activates the stop engine feature and brings the vehicle to an unplanned stop, increasing crash risk.
When did the Prevost recall repair start?
Prevost began the safety recall on September 27, 2012. Owners can contact Prevost's service department at 1-866-870-2046 or 1-418-831-2046, or call a franchised Prevost dealer and reference recall 12V435.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V435000 |
|---|---|
| Prevost customer service | 1-866-870-2046 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V435 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V435000 |
Source documents
-
Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →