Recall 19V118 covers 1,270 2015-2018 Prevost X3-45 and H3-45 coaches and motorhomes for faulty fire-suppression actuators. Repair will be free once available.
Prevost is recalling 1,270 2015-2018 H3-45 Vip, H3-45, X3-45, X3-45 Vip, and X3-45 Vip Entertainer coaches and motorhomes because the fire suppression system actuator can fail to release suppressant. If the system does not discharge during a fire, injury risk increases; the Prevost dealer repair will be free once Prevost makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The fire extinguisher system on affected 2015-2018 Prevost H3-45 Vip, H3-45, X3-45, X3-45 Vip, and X3-45 Vip Entertainer coaches and motorhomes is meant to release fire suppression agent when the system is activated. The actuator is the trigger inside that system. Its job is to start the discharge so the suppression agent reaches the protected area.
On these vehicles, specific piston actuator batches in the fire suppression system have a supplier quality problem. The actuator can fail to work when the system calls for it. If that happens, the extinguisher does not discharge the suppression agent, leaving the fire suppression system unable to do its job.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver is not expected to see a light, hear a noise, or feel a change that confirms the actuator will work before the system is needed.
Who's affected?
Spans five Prevost coach variants across the 2015-2018 model years, all listed under the equipment component.
| 2016 Prevost H3-45 Vip | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2016 Prevost H3-45 | Equipment |
| 2015 Prevost X3-45 | Equipment |
| 2015 Prevost X3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2015 Prevost H3-45 | Equipment |
| 2015 Prevost H3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2016 Prevost X3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2016 Prevost X3-45 | Equipment |
| 2017 Prevost H3-45 | Equipment |
| 2017 Prevost X3-45 | Equipment |
| 2018 Prevost H3-45 | Equipment |
| 2017 Prevost H3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2018 Prevost H3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2018 Prevost X3-45 | Equipment |
| 2017 Prevost X3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2018 Prevost X3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2015 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer | Equipment |
| 2016 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer | Equipment |
| 2017 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer | Equipment |
| 2018 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer | Equipment |
| Units affected | 1,270 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
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?
A fire suppression system that does not work as intended increases the risk of injury in a fire. There is no warning sign listed before the system fails to work as intended, so schedule the recall inspection soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Prevost dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2018 Prevost H3-45, H3-45 Vip, X3-45, X3-45 Vip, or X3-45 Vip Entertainer is included in this recall.
- Watch for Prevost's owner letter before scheduling service if your coach has not already received one.
- Call Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046 with questions and reference recall number 19V118.
- Ask how the free fire suppression system inspection and actuator replacement will be handled once service opens.
- Keep fire safety equipment accessible until the repair is complete, since the affected fire suppression system can fail to discharge the suppression agent.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair is not open yet. Once available, the Prevost repair process will send the fire suppression system manufacturer to inspect the fire suppression systems and replace affected systems that fail inspection. The actuator is the key part: if it does not function properly, the extinguisher system cannot discharge the fire suppression agent. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| February 21, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 1, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| April 1, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 1, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| April 15, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V118?
Recall 19V118 covers 1,270 2015-2018 Prevost H3-45, H3-45 Vip, X3-45, X3-45 Vip, and X3-45 Vip Entertainer coaches and motorhomes with fire suppression systems whose actuator can fail to discharge the fire suppression agent. Prevost lists the inspection and needed replacement as free.
What should I do if my 2015-2018 Prevost H3-45, H3-45 Vip, X3-45, X3-45 Vip, or X3-45 Vip Entertainer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific coach or motorhome is included in recall 19V118. If it is, contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046 or a franchised Prevost dealer and reference Prevost recall number SR19-03. The inspection and needed replacement are free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Prevost says the fire suppression system manufacturer will inspect the system and replace it as necessary free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced fire protection. If the fire suppression system actuator does not work as intended, the extinguisher system can fail to discharge the fire suppression agent, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
When did Prevost start this recall repair?
Prevost began this recall on April 15, 2019. Because that date has passed, owners of included vehicles should use the VIN check, then contact Prevost customer service or a franchised Prevost dealer for the free inspection and needed replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V118000 |
|---|---|
| Prevost customer service | 1-866-870-2046 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V118 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V118000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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