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 ex (excerpt)
Consequence: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS. THE EQUALIZER COULD FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: PREVOST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS TO INSPECT THEIR BUSES FOR CERTAIN EQUALIZERS BY THE DATE CODE. THE AFFECTED EQUALIZERS WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 29, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-831-2046 OR VANNER AT 1-800-227-6937.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
19 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
EQUIPMENT
7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2
STEERING
2
POWER TRAIN
1
SEATS
1
10248275
Date: 2023-12-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
SWAY BAR COLLARS IMPROVEMENT
10231093
Date: 2023-01-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
STEERING GATEWAY. Revision B - PIN 2 and 10 were inverted on connector A139
10228667
Date: 2022-12-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Air Tanks Draining Sequence. Revision: B - General Update
10226928
Date: 2022-11-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Air Tanks Draining Sequence. Revision: A - Erroneous Secondary & Accessory tanks location.
10226927
Date: 2022-11-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Air Tanks Draining Sequence
10214935
Date: 2022-06-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
CENTRAL HVAC MERV FILTERS INSTALLATION
10199007
Date: 2021-06-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES: Periodically, circumstances arise requiring operators to temporarily park a coach in storage. Whether it is a few weeks or several months, sporadic out of service times or a full stop, Prevost recommends following the guidelines in this document during times when: A?
10189728
Date: 2021-04-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
TIE ROD 610052 FIRST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: Use these instructions when replacing the drop joint tie rod on S82, S84 / S84U I-beam axles. The new tie rod will be adjusted to the length of the original; however, a steering alignment needs to be performed after replacement.
10186398
Date: 2021-01-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT.
Date: 2020-12-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT.
INTRODUCING A NEW ENGINE COOLANT INTO SERVICE
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