2011 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER Recalls (4)

Campaign:
12V337000 on 07/18/2012
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
11/23/2010 - 07/02/2012
Affected:
293
Defect:
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 x3-45 and xlii entertainer bus vehicles, manufactured from november 24, 2010, through july 3, 2012. the power cable may come in contact, or rub against sharp, abrasive edges.
Consequence:
If this occurs, a short-circuit, or fire may result, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Correction:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the power cables free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2012. owners may contact prevost car inc., service department toll-free at 1-866-870-2046 or 1-418-831-2046.
Notes:
The prevost recall campaign number is sr12-26.customers may 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:
13V039000 on 02/06/2013
Component:
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Affected:
1,033
Defect:
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 x3-45, h3-41 and h3-45 coaches, model year 2011-2013 h3-45 vip coaches, model year 2012-2013 x3-45 vip coaches, and model year 2009-2013 xlii-45 entertainer coaches manufactured from may 16, 2007, through march 14, 2013 and equipped with volvo engines. certain conditions may cause the affected coaches to go into a software mode that would result in the throttle signal being fixed at 1700rpms regardless of throttle pedal input from the driver.
Consequence:
Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Prevost will notify owners and dealers will remedy will the affected coaches, free of charge. the recall began on may 2, 2013. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-831-2046.
Notes:
The prevost recall campaign number is sr13-07.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.
Campaign:
13V150000 on 04/18/2013
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
11/14/2005 - 02/05/2013
Affected:
655
Defect:
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 x3-45 vip, 2006-2013 h3-45 vip, and 2006-2011 xlii-45 coach buses equipped with window part numbers: 790612, 790613, and 790614. these vehicles were manufactured between october 31, 2003, through april 10, 2013. on the vehicles involved, the decals explaining how to open the emergency windows does not contain a step required to open the window in case of an emergency. specifically, the latch must be held down while the window is pushed outward to release the window; this is not stated on the decal.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the incorrect label may result in difficulty opening the emergency windows. this could increase the risk of personal injury.
Correction:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the emergency window decals, free of charge. an interim notice was mailed to owners on august 1, 2013. owners were notified that the replacement decals are available on august 30, 2013. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558. prevost's campaign recall number is sr13-26.
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.
Campaign:
13V472000 on 10/22/2013
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
11/17/2004 - 09/03/2013
Affected:
35
Defect:
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2013 x3-45, 2012-2014 h3-45, 2008 h3-45 vip, 2005 xl2, and 2006-2011 xl2-45 entertainer buses equipped with super single tires. the cold inflation pressure shown on the certification plate is higher than the specification for the super single tires installed on the rear axle, which may lead to tire overinflation. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard part 567, "certification regulation."
Consequence:
Tire overinflation may reduce traction, braking ability and handling, increasing the the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification plate, free of charge. the recallbegan on november 22, 2013. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888. prevost's recall number is sr13-61.
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.

2011 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER TSBs (5)

Bulletin:
MI-13-06
Component:
062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
Summary:
Prevost: to increase vehicle's performance, a modification of hose clamp for cooling system connection, is recommended. models 2010-13 h3, 2010-13 h3 vip converted, 2010-13 x3, 2012-13 x3 vip converted, 2010-13 mth xl2 entertainer, 2011 m
Bulletin:
WB-13-29
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Prevost: a corrective measure is required due to bolts loosen by being tightened to part made of rubber, causing the radiator fan clutch tripod to come loose and striking radiator core. *pe
Bulletin:
MI-13-46
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Prevost: the combined charging and starting system f81 fuse, on some coaches, can unexpectedly blow and need a 3 amp diode to corresponding 24co circuit to prevent electrical back flow to fuse. models 2011-2013 h3, h3-45 vip converted, x
Bulletin:
MI15-43A
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
New aramid cord poly-v belts are now available to replace the polyester cord alternator belts previously used on prevost vehicles.
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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