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Marathon Coach, Inc. recall 14V041000

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.

Reported 02/06/2014

What can happen

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

Repair

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.

Components

  • Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.

2013 Prevost H3View records2013 Prevost XLView records2012 Prevost H3View records2012 Prevost XLView records2011 Prevost H3View records2011 Prevost XLView records2010 Prevost H3View records2010 Prevost XLView records2009 Prevost H3View records2009 Prevost XLView records2008 Prevost H3View records2008 Prevost XLView records2007 Prevost H3View records2007 Prevost XLView records2006 Prevost H3View records2006 Prevost XLView records2005 Prevost H3View records2005 Prevost XLView records2004 Prevost H3View records2004 Prevost XLView records2003 Prevost H3View records2003 Prevost XLView records2002 Prevost H3View records2002 Prevost XLView records2001 Prevost H3View records2001 Prevost XLView records