2008 PREVOST X3-45 VIP Recall

Campaign:

17V618000 on 10/04/2017

Component:

Fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly

Manufactured:

10/05/2008 - 09/29/2017

Affected:

3,163

Defect:

Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2008-2018 h3-41, h3-45, h3-45 vip, x3-45, x3-45 vip, x3-45 vip entertainer, and xl2 motor coaches. the fuel tank cradle supports may have gaps at the points where the cradle connects to the coach frame, which can allow the attachment bolts to loosen and fail causing the fuel tank to fall from the vehicle.

Consequence:

If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, it could be a road hazard and the vehicle would stall. either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will correct the fuel tank cradle mounting, free of charge. the recall began on december 4, 2017. owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. prevost's number for this recall is sr17-28.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2008 PREVOST X3-45 VIP TSB

Bulletin:

MI16-32

Component:

105400 power train:driveline:center support bearing

Summary:

Explains that improved bearings are now available to replace the original bearings used on some prevost vehicles idler pulleys.

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