Recall 15V119 covers 291 2014-2015 Prevost motorcoaches with Kidde fire extinguishers that fail to discharge. Repair is free at any franchised Prevost dealer.
Prevost is recalling 291 2014-2015 H3-41, H3-45, XLII-45, and X3-45 motorcoaches because certain Kidde plastic-valve disposable fire extinguishers can fail to fully discharge when the lever is pressed. In a fire, that failure raises the risk of injury to occupants; Prevost dealers will replace the extinguishers free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The recalled equipment is the Kidde disposable handheld fire extinguisher installed in 2014-2015 Prevost H3-41, H3-45, XLII-45, X3-45, H3-45 Vip, and X3-45 Vip motorcoaches. A handheld extinguisher is supposed to release its chemical agent when the lever is pressed, giving the driver or operator a way to fight a small fire before it spreads.
On affected coaches, the plastic valve extinguisher does not fully discharge as designed. The recall materials do not identify the manufacturing cause, but they tie the issue to specific Kidde units built from July 23, 2013 to October 15, 2014. If the lever is pressed during a fire and the extinguisher does not empty properly, the person using it has less fire-suppression capacity than expected.
There is no warning sign before failure. The extinguisher can look normal until someone tries to use it, so the model and VIN check matter more than a visual inspection.
Who's affected?
Spans the H3, XLII, and X3 coach families across the 2014 and 2015 model years, all tied to the equipment component.
| 2015 Prevost H3-41 | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2015 Prevost H3-45 | Equipment |
| 2015 Prevost XLII-45 | Equipment |
| 2014 Prevost XLII-45 | Equipment |
| 2014 Prevost X3-45 | Equipment |
| 2014 Prevost H3-45 | Equipment |
| 2014 Prevost H3-41 | Equipment |
| 2014 Prevost H3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2015 Prevost X3-45 | Equipment |
| 2014 Prevost X3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2015 Prevost X3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2015 Prevost H3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| Units affected | 291 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
If a fire starts, a fire extinguisher that fails to work correctly increases the risk of injury to bus occupants. There is no warning sign listed before the extinguisher fails, so have the dealer inspect it and replace it as needed. Repair is free at any franchised Prevost dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2015 Prevost H3-41, H3-45, XLII-45, X3-45, H3-45 Vip, or X3-45 Vip motorcoach is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Prevost dealer to schedule the free Kidde fire-extinguisher inspection and replacement if needed.
- Call Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678 with questions, and reference recall number 15V119 when you call.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and ask the dealer to confirm the handheld fire extinguisher fully discharges before the coach returns to service.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Prevost technician checks the handheld fire extinguisher covered by the recall and replaces it if it does not meet the campaign requirements. The inspection, replacement extinguisher, and labor are free under the recall. If you already paid out of pocket for a related fire extinguisher repair before the recall notice, Prevost addresses documented owner costs case by case under its standard reimbursement plan. Bring invoices or receipts to the service desk when you ask about reimbursement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 2, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 27, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 27, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V119?
Recall 15V119 covers 291 2014-2015 Prevost H3-41, H3-45, XLII-45, X3-45, H3-45 Vip, and X3-45 Vip motorcoaches equipped with Kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers that do not fully discharge when the lever is pressed. Prevost dealers inspect and replace the extinguisher if needed for free.
What should I do if my 2014-2015 Prevost H3-41, H3-45, XLII-45, X3-45, H3-45 Vip, or X3-45 Vip is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcoach is included in recall 15V119. If it is, contact a franchised Prevost dealer to schedule the fire-extinguisher inspection. The dealer replaces the extinguisher if needed for free. Reference recall SR15-03 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to perform the recall repair at no cost, and Prevost's remedy says dealers will inspect and replace the fire extinguisher if necessary free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Prevost dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the fire extinguisher does not fully discharge during a fire. If that happens, bus occupants face an increased risk of injury because the extinguisher does not work correctly. The repair path is to have a Prevost dealer inspect the extinguisher and replace it if needed.
When did Prevost start this recall repair?
Prevost began the recall on March 27, 2015. The remedy is available, so owners do not need to wait for a future repair launch. Call Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678 or a franchised Prevost dealer and reference SR15-03.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V119000 |
|---|---|
| Prevost customer service | 1-877-773-8678 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V119 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V119000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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