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NHTSARecalled 2014-02-06

Prevost Car (US) Inc. — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Is my product affected?

2012 PREVOST H3; 2013 PREVOST H3; 2001 PREVOST XL; 2004 PREVOST XL; 2006 PREVOST XL; 2007 PREVOST XL; 2008 PREVOST XL; 2009 PREVOST XL; 2013 PREVOST XL; 2009 PREVOST H3; 2011 PREVOST H3; 2002 PREVOST H3; 2004 PREVOST H3; 2006 PREVOST H3; 2007 PREVOST H3; 2008 PREVOST H3; 2005 PREVOST H3; 2005 PREVOST XL; 2010 PREVOST XL; 2011 PREVOST XL; 2010 PREVOST H3; 2003 PREVOST XL; 2002 PREVOST XL; 2012 PREVOST XL; 2001 PREVOST H3; +1 more

  • Brand PREVOST

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Marathon Coach, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Marathon Conversions Prevost XL and H3 motorcoaches equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters. These devices contain an epoxy sealing compound used for insulation that was found to conduct electricity after exposure to heat, creating a risk of melting, burning, and fire.

Marathon will notify owners, and Marathon service centers will replace the equalizers or converters at no cost, with the recall expected to begin in March 2014. Affected consumers should contact Marathon at 1-352-588-4500.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

What should I do?

Marathon will notify owners, and Marathon service centers will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2014. Owners may contact Marathon at 1-352-588-4500.

Details from the source

Marathon Coach, Inc. (Marathon) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Marathon Conversions Prevost XL, and H3 motorcoaches equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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