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)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
29 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
EQUIPMENT
14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
3
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2
POWER TRAIN
2
STEERING
2
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
10222380
Date: 2022-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: WHEELS.
TAG AXLE HUB FLANGE - ALTERNATE CAP SCREW
10219023
Date: 2022-08-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
STEERING GATEWAY, revision A : Cancel watch dog removal from EFD part of the instruction
10217314
Date: 2022-07-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES : part number updates
10214936
Date: 2022-06-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
STEERING GATEWAY Revision A Cancel watch dog removal from EFD part of the instruction
10214937
Date: 2022-06-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
X3 SERIES ENVIROCARE - IONS AIR SANITIZER
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NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.