Pressure relief valve failure
Defect Summary
Prevost cars, inc.(prevost) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 xl2, xl2 shells, x3 shell converted coaches, and x3 motorcoaches manufactured january 1, 2009, to december 31, 2011, and equipped with an automatic fire suppression system (afss) pressure tank in the engine compartment. the tank's pressure relief valve may not withstand the temperatures in the engine compartment, resulting in the venting of the extinguishing agent.
Safety Consequence
If the event of a fire, if the pressure tank has previously vented, the system would not be functional to help extinguish the fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the tank, free of charge. owners were mailed interim notices on february 2, 2015. a second notice for owners to obtain the remedy was mailed on may 21, 2015. owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. prevost's number for this recall is sr15-01.
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FAQ: Recall 14V771000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V771000?
NHTSA recall 14V771000 was issued by Prevost Car (us) Inc. on December 3, 2014. It addresses: Pressure relief valve failure. The recall affects approximately 80 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Prevost Car (us) Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V771000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR15-01. 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.