Kidde handheld fire extinguisher may not discharge
Defect Summary
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 prevost xlii-45, x3-45, x3-45 vip, h3-41, h3-45, and h3-45 vip motorcoaches manufactured july 23, 2013, to november 28, 2014, and equipped with certain kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers. these fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is pressed.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the bus occupants.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fire extinguisher if necessary, free of charge. The recall began march 27, 2015. owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. prevost's number for this recall is sr15-03.
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FAQ: Recall 15V119000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V119000?
NHTSA recall 15V119000 was issued by Prevost Car (us) Inc. on March 2, 2015. It addresses: Kidde handheld fire extinguisher may not discharge. The recall affects approximately 291 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 15V119000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR15-03. 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.