NHTSAGeneral Alert
Prevost Car (US) Inc. - Coolant Heater May Overheat
Published: March 20, 2024Recall ID: 24V213000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Excessive exhaust gas may increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, and an overheating heater increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a vehicle fire may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Product Description & Identification
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2010 H3-45 VIP, 2024 H3-45 and X3-45 vehicles. The coolant heaters may generate excessive exhaust gas and overheat.
Affected Products
Coolant Heater May Overheat
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Coolant Heater May Overheat |
| Nhtsa id | 24V213000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V213000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Prevost Car (US) Inc. |
| Defect summary | Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2010 H3-45 VIP, 2024 H3-45 and X3-45 vehicles. The coolant heaters may generate excessive exhaust gas and overheat. |
| Completion rate | 72.97 |
| Corrective action | Vehicle owners are advised not to operate the heaters until they have been repaired. Prevost will inspect the coolant heaters, replace the damaged components, and clean the heater's internal components, as necessary. In addition, Prevost will adjust the air to fuel ratio. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-13. |
| Consequence summary | Excessive exhaust gas may increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, and an overheating heater increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a vehicle fire may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers. |
| Mfr campaign number | SR24-13 |
| Potentially affected | 37 |
| Report received date | 2024-03-20T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |