Automatic fire detection and suppression system
Defect Summary
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 x3-45 coach buses manufactured june 3, 2010, through august 25, 2011 and equipped with an automatic fire detection and suppression system (afss). as built, the affected vehicles have the afss storage tank in the engine compartment. high temperatures in the engine compartment area may cause the pressure relief valve to release the contents of the afss storage tank.
Safety Consequence
If the event of a fire, the afss may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury to the coach occupants.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the extinguisher storage tank, free of charge. the recall began on december 19, 2012. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.
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FAQ: Recall 12V564000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V564000?
NHTSA recall 12V564000 was issued by Prevost Car (us) Inc. on December 6, 2012. It addresses: Automatic fire detection and suppression system. The recall affects approximately 87 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Prevost Car (us) Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V564000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR12-47. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.