2008 PREVOST VIP-45 MTH Recall

Campaign:: 09V061000 on 02/19/2009
Component:: Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Manufactured:: 01/27/2008 - 03/20/2008
Affected:: 23
Defect:: Prevost is recalling 23 my 2008 vip-45 mth, xlii-45 mth, xlii-45e mth and x3-45 coaches and shells. the bolts attaching the independent front suspension lower a-arm might be defective. the defect has been caused by material not up-to-the specifications.
Consequence:: This could cause potential loss of control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.
Correction:: Dealers will replace the bolts with certified ones free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2009. owners may contact prevost at 418-831-5432.
Notes:: Prevost recall no. sr09-04.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

2008 PREVOST VIP-45 MTH TSBs (4)

Bulletin:: MI08-04
Component:: 021700 suspension:front:hub
Summary:: Front and tag axle hub bearing and king pin periodic maintenance. bearings must be inspected at intervals of 30,000 miles (48 000km). king pins should be serviced every 6, 250 miles (10,000 km) or twice a year. also included model vip-45 mt
Bulletin:: WB08-13
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Prevost: replacement of the dashboard stationary regeneration switch- detroit diesel only.this switch would not be able to initiate a staionary regeneration after ddec vi software upgrade. also included model vip motorhomes model years 2007
Bulletin:: SCI09-02
Component:: 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:: Prevost: mth shells exhaust requires a system update in order to modify exhaust fumes path, increase diffuser performance and reflect latest improvement. also included vip-45 mth shells model years 2007-2008; model xlii mth shells model yea
Bulletin:: SCI11-11
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Prevost: kidde fire extinguisher control head replacement. *kb updated 5/9/2012. *kb