1998 PREVOST H3-45 Recalls (6)
- Campaign:
- 98V024000 on 02/24/1998
- Component:
- Suspension:front
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1993 - 12/30/1997
- Affected:
- 1,051
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: transit buses with drive axle equipped with drum brakes only. the design of the differential cross-member reinforcement can crack under certain applications.
- Consequence:
- This condition could reduce the steering capability making it difficult for the driver to do accurate turns.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install two other reinforcements to solidify the cross-member assembly.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began december 10, 1997. 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 1-418-883-3391.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 98V172000 on 07/30/1998
- Component:
- Electrical system:battery:cables
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1994 - 06/29/1998
- Affected:
- 1,814
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: transit coaches. the alternator and battery cables were not properly installed.
- Consequence:
- This condition can cause the nuts to loosen over a period of time causing a short circuit and possible fire hazard.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect, remove and re-install the alternator and battery cables.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began september 22, 1998.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 1-418-883-3391.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 98V239000 on 10/06/1998
- Component:
- Suspension:front
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1997 - 12/30/1997
- Affected:
- 259
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: transit buses. the bolts fixing the radius rod locking tab plates were not lubricated before being tightened.
- Consequence:
- Improper tightening can cause loosening of the attachment over a period of time increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the bolts, lubricating them, installing a new locking tab plate, and retightening the bolts.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began june 18, 1998.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 1-418-883-3391. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 99V284000 on 10/26/1999
- Component:
- Visibility:glass, side/rear
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1997 - 02/27/1999
- Affected:
- 940
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: transit coaches. if a front collision should happen, the emergency exit window would unlock if the window stops strike the locking levers and break them, due to a relative displacement between these parts.
- Consequence:
- A vehicle occupant could be injured.
- Correction:
- Dealers will cut the top of the stop.
- Notes:
- Prevost recall nos. sr99-36/sr99-36a.owner notification is expected to begin during october 1999. 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 1-418-883-3391.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 00V389000 on 11/28/2000
- Component:
- Suspension
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1989 - 12/30/2000
- Affected:
- 3,600
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: transit coaches. the reinforcement brackets were not welded on the tag axle.
- Consequence:
- This condition could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will weld the brackets on the tab axle.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began november 21, 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 03V090000 on 03/17/2003
- Component:
- Steering:column
- Manufactured:
- 12/03/1997 - 02/26/2003
- Affected:
- 3,572
- Defect:
- On certain motor coaches and motor homes, the steering columns may be missing the lower bolt and nut. a replacement bolt and nut was installed to correct this situation on the production line. if a replacement bolt has been used and not tightened properly, the column may come out of the input shaft when the steering column adjustment mechanism is used.
- Consequence:
- in such a case, a loss of steering would occur.
- Correction:
- Dealers will verify the size of the bolt and nut and replace them if needed. owner notification began april 4, 2003. 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 1-418-831-5432.
- Notes:
- Prevost recall no. sr03-06.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
1998 PREVOST H3-45 TSBs (7)
- Bulletin:
- WB9820
- Component:
- 062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
- Summary:
- Subject on evaporator fan speed control diode removal. *yc
- Bulletin:
- MI9806
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Replacement of plastic brackets located in rear baggage compartment. *yc
- Bulletin:
- WB9807
- Component:
- 062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
- Summary:
- Subjec on the use of thermostat to cancel all a/c module functions. *yc
- Bulletin:
- MI9802
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Information on tag axle attachment using chains. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 0315
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Installation of reinforcement parts on panhard rod support. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0311
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Elimination of connector c530, c531 & c532 from the interior fluorescent lighting and reading lights fuse holder. this includes model year 2004 models. *tt
- Bulletin:
- MI07-04
- Component:
- 021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
- Summary:
- Prevost: oil lubricated wheel hub bearings. for maximum performances and safety, ensuring that the wheel hubs are inspected daily and lubricated in regular intervals is of the utmost importance. *js
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