Fire suspression system may fail
Defect Summary
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 xlii and x3 shell converted coaches manufactured with an automatic fire suppression system (afss) pressure tank in the engine compartment. in the affected vehicles, due to engine compartment temperatures, the afss pressure relief tank may discharge its fire extinguishing agent.
Safety Consequence
If the afss tank discharges and there is a vehicle fire, the automatic fire suppression system will be unavailable to assist in extinguishing the vehicle fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the pressure relief tank, free of charge. the recall began on april 12, 2014. Owners may contract prevost at 1-877-773-8678. prevost's number associated with this recall is sr14-16.
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FAQ: Recall 14V096000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V096000?
NHTSA recall 14V096000 was issued by Prevost Car (us) Inc. on March 4, 2014. It addresses: Fire suspression system may fail. The recall affects approximately 9 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 14V096000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR14-16. 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.