PREVOST 2013 PREVOST MTH XLII-45E Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 PREVOST MTH XLII-45E
Brand
PREVOST
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
Prevost Cars, Inc. is recalling certain 2013 PREVOST MTH XLII-45E vehicles due to equipment issues. An activation of the AFSS causes the vehicle to come to an unplanned stop. This could increase the risk of a vehicle crash or personal injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 H3 and X3 coaches and MTH XLII-45E coach shells manufactured between June 29, 2009, up to June 4, 2012, and equipped with an Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System (AFSS). There is the possibility that the AFSS could unintentionally activate due to wear of the linear thermal detection cable.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An activation of the AFSS causes the vehicle to come to an unplanned stop. This could increase the risk of a vehicle crash or personal injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the linear thermal detector by adding a protective sheath, free of charge. The recall began in March 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026