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Prevost H3 Recall 14V041: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery

NHTSA campaign 14V041, reported February 6, 2014, 450 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V041Marathon Coach, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Problem
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.
Risk
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Prevost H32001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013
Prevost XL2001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013