Prevost · Canada · Crit
Prevost H3-45 Coach, XL Coach +3 more: Electrical
Affects Prevost H3-45 Coach, XL Coach, H3-45 Vip, XL2-45 Coach, H3-41 Coach · 1999–2001 — about 410 vehicles.
The hazard
Certain transit buses equipped with Vanner 60 series battery equalizers. The equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system. Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury. Correction: Prévost will notify owners to inspect their buses for certain equalizers by the date code. The affected equalizers will be replaced.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.