Prevost recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Prevost H3 2001–2013
- Prevost Xl 2001–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V041000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Marathon Coach, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 6, 2014
- Owners notified
- May 16, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 450
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Sep 1, 2001 to Apr 30, 2012
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Prevost recall: Electrical system Apr 16, 2021
- Prevost recall: Equipment Jan 17, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.