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NHTSA recall 14V041000

Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery

Prevost H3 and 1 more

Reported Feb 6, 2014450 vehicles affectedMarathon Coach, Inc.Built Sep 1, 2001 – Apr 30, 2012

The defect

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.

The risk

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

The remedy

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.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Prevost H3
2001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013
Prevost XL
2001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013

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.