2003 PREVOST H3-45 Recalls (3)

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).

Campaign:
05V107000 on 03/22/2005
Component:
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Affected:
943
Defect:
On certain motor coaches and motor homes, the power steering hose can rub in the engine compartment and in the spare tire compartment which will cause a power steering hose break down.
Consequence:
Loss of steering control can cause a vehicle crash without prior notice.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the hoses and replace them if there is evidence of wear free of charge. the recall began on march 30, 2005. owners may contact prevost at 418-831-5432.
Notes:
Prevost recall no. sr05-07.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
05V231000 on 05/19/2005
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle:lpg water heater
Affected:
7
Defect:
On certain buses built on prevost chassis and equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Consequence:
The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
Correction:
Vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or american carriage at 1-800-631-0951.
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2003 PREVOST H3-45 TSBs (5)

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:
0404
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Replacement of hoses and clamps and verification of minimum clearance on the charge air cooler (cac) system. prevost warranty bulletin. various prevost 2004 models. *tt
Bulletin:
0410
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Inspection & replacement of power steering pressure hose. prevost. *tt
Bulletin:
0416
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Modification of speed sensor connectors on allison world transmission. prevost. *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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