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Campaign 14V041 Posted February 6, 2014 450 units

2001-2013 Prevost H3/Xl Recall 14V041: Equalizer Fire

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 14V041 covers 450 2001-2013 Prevost H3 and Xl motorcoaches with battery equalizers or converters that conduct electricity and burn. Repair is free.

Prevost is recalling 450 2001-2013 H3 and Xl motorcoaches equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters because heat-exposed potting compound can conduct electricity. Once conductive, the material can melt and burn, increasing the risk of a fire; the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The battery equalizer or DC-DC converter in these 2001-2013 Prevost H3 and Xl motorcoaches helps manage power between the coach's battery systems. A battery equalizer keeps voltage balanced across connected batteries, while a DC-DC converter changes electrical power from one voltage level to another. Both parts depend on internal insulation to keep current in the correct path.

On affected coaches, the Sure Power-brand unit contains an epoxy sealing material, also called potting compound, that was used as insulation inside the part. After exposure to heat, that compound can conduct electricity instead of blocking it. That defeats its insulation role and lets current travel where it should not inside the electrical component.

There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not rely on a dashboard light, smell, or visible battery problem to identify this defect before the equalizer or converter fails.

Who's affected?

Includes both H3 and Xl buses across the 2001-2013 model years, all tied to the same battery component.

2012 Prevost H3 battery
2013 Prevost H3 battery
2001 Prevost Xl battery
2004 Prevost Xl battery
2006 Prevost Xl battery
Units affected450

The model 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?

Once the material becomes electrically conductive, it can melt and burn, increasing the risk of a fire. Use normal caution, keep recall paperwork with the vehicle, and arrange the recall repair when it is available. Repair will be free at any franchised Prevost dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2001-2013 Prevost H3 or Xl is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Prevost service center and ask whether the free equalizer or converter replacement is open for your VIN.
  3. Reference recall number 14V041 when you call so the service desk can match the battery equalizer or DC-DC converter recall.
  4. Bring the owner notice if you have it, and ask the service center to replace the Sure Power equalizer or converter that contains the heat-exposed potting compound.
  5. Park away from structures if you smell burning, see smoke, or notice electrical heat near the battery system, then contact the service center before driving again.

What happens at the repair

For the 2001-2013 Prevost H3 and Xl motorcoaches covered by this recall, the final repair is replacement of the affected Sure Power battery equalizers or DC-DC converters. Once the repair is available, a Prevost technician will remove the affected unit and install a replacement at no charge. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Ask the service center whether the vehicle needs special handling before it is brought in for repair.

Timeline

February 6, 2014 NHTSA published the recall
May 16, 2014 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 14V041?

Recall 14V041 covers 450 2001-2013 Prevost H3 and Xl motorcoaches with Sure Power battery equalizers or DC-DC converters. Heat can make the epoxy sealing compound conduct electricity, which can melt or burn and increase fire risk. The repair replaces the affected parts for free.

What should I do if my 2001-2013 Prevost H3 or Xl is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcoach is included in recall 14V041. If it is, contact a Prevost service center and ask to schedule replacement of the affected battery equalizer or DC-DC converter. Reference recall number 14V041 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair to be performed at no cost to the owner. For recall 14V041, the affected battery equalizers or DC-DC converters are replaced free of charge through the Prevost service path listed for the recall.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is fire. The sealing compound inside the affected electrical parts can become electrically conductive after heat exposure. Once conductive, the material can melt and burn. If your VIN is included, arrange the free replacement before continued long-distance use.

What if I bought my Prevost motorcoach used?

The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received a recall letter, check your VIN to see whether your specific H3 or Xl is included, then give recall number 14V041 to the service center.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V041000
Prevost customer service1-352-588-4500
NHTSA recall #14V041
NHTSA recall # (full)14V041000

Source documents

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 →