Recall 13V015 affects 261 2010-2013 Prevost Mth XLII-45E, X3, and H3 coaches for unintended AFSS activation. Repair is free at any franchised Prevost dealer.
Prevost is recalling 261 2010-2013 H3, X3, and Mth XLII-45E coaches and coach shells equipped with an Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System. Wear in the linear thermal detection cable can trigger the system without command, make the vehicle stop without warning, and increase crash or injury risk; the Prevost dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
This recall is about the Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System, or AFSS, installed on certain 2010-2013 Prevost Mth XLII-45E, X3, and H3 coaches and coach shells. The AFSS is the onboard equipment that detects a fire condition and starts the suppression system without waiting for a driver or technician to operate it manually. A linear thermal detection cable is part of that detection circuit, sensing heat along its length.
On affected vehicles, that cable wears. As the cable wears, it can send a fire signal when there is no fire condition. That false signal activates the AFSS and starts the suppression response, which is the wrong behavior for a safety system that is supposed to respond only when heat indicates a fire.
There is no warning sign before failure. The system is described as activating unintentionally, so an owner or operator should not expect a dashboard light, sound, or other advance symptom before the AFSS activates.
Who's affected?
Spans 3 Prevost models across the 2010-2013 model years, all tied to the same equipment component.
| 2013 Prevost Mth XLII-45E | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2013 Prevost X3 | Equipment |
| 2010 Prevost H3 | Equipment |
| 2010 Prevost Mth XLII-45E | Equipment |
| 2012 Prevost Mth XLII-45E | Equipment |
| 2012 Prevost X3 | Equipment |
| 2010 Prevost X3 | Equipment |
| 2013 Prevost H3 | Equipment |
| 2011 Prevost H3 | Equipment |
| 2011 Prevost X3 | Equipment |
| 2012 Prevost H3 | Equipment |
| 2011 Prevost Mth XLII-45E | Equipment |
| Units affected | 261 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
An AFSS activation can bring the vehicle to an unplanned stop, raising the risk of a crash or personal injury. If the vehicle stops unexpectedly, move out of traffic when safe and contact a Prevost dealer for inspection. Repair will be free at any franchised Prevost dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2013 Prevost H3, X3, or Mth XLII-45E is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Prevost dealer and ask whether the free AFSS linear thermal detector repair is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 13V015 when you call, and bring the recall notice Prevost mailed if you have it.
- Schedule the protective-sheath repair for the worn linear thermal detection cable, which prevents unintended AFSS activation and an unplanned stop.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and tell the dealer if the fire detection and suppression system has activated without a fire.
What happens at the repair
Prevost's remedy calls for a dealer inspection of the linear thermal detector in the Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System. Once the repair is available, a Prevost technician repairs the detector by adding a protective sheath to the cable area that needs protection. The dealer repair will be free under the recall, including the inspection and related repair work. The owner notification process began in March 2013.
Timeline
| January 17, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 22, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V015?
Recall 13V015 covers 261 2010-2013 Prevost Mth XLII-45E, X3, and H3 coaches and coach shells equipped with an Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System. Wear in the linear thermal detection cable can trigger the system unintentionally and bring the vehicle to an unplanned stop.
What should I do if my 2010-2013 Prevost Mth XLII-45E, X3, or H3 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific coach or coach shell is included in recall 13V015. If it is, contact a franchised Prevost dealer to schedule inspection and repair of the linear thermal detector. Reference recall 13V015 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Prevost dealers will inspect and repair the linear thermal detector by adding a protective sheath, free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 13V015?
The safety risk is an unplanned stop caused by unintended activation of the fire detection and suppression system. Prevost's filing says that unplanned stop increases the risk of a crash or personal injury. The repair path is dealer inspection and added protection for the detector cable.
What if I bought my Prevost coach used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Prevost coach or coach shell is included, then call a franchised Prevost dealer and reference recall 13V015.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V015000 |
|---|---|
| Prevost customer service | 1-418-883-2888 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V015 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V015000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (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 →