2014 PREVOST X3-45 Recalls (8)

Campaign:
13V278000 on 07/01/2013
Component:
Exterior lighting:tail lights
Affected:
27
Defect:
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2013 x3-45 entertainer coach shells and certain model year 2014 x3-45 highway coaches manufactured october 9, 2012, through june 6, 2013. improper voltage is being supplied to the tail lamps causing the brightness of the tail lamps to exceed the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
Drivers may mistake exceedingly bright tail lamps to be brake lamps confusing following drivers about the intention to brake, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Prevost will notify owners and dealers will update the lamp controller software to ensure the correct voltage is reaching the affected lamps, free of charge. the recall began on august 22, 2013. prevost's recall number is sr13-53. owners may contact prevost at 1-336-393-2233.
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:
13V650000 on 12/30/2013
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Manufactured:
05/31/2011 - 05/16/2013
Affected:
682
Defect:
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 x3-45 vip motorhomes, h3 vip motorhomes and xlii-45 entertainers and model year 2012-2014 model year x3-45, h3-41, h3-45 coaches manufactured june 6, 2011, through may 17, 2013, equipped with jako windshield wiper motors, model swf403195. in the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor housing may crack resulting in a loss of windshield wiper function.
Consequence:
Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and any affected windshield wiper motor will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on february 26, 2014. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888. prevost's number for this recall is sr14-02.
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:
15V107000 on 02/23/2015
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
09/30/2014 - 01/28/2015
Affected:
38
Defect:
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2014 x3-45 commuter coaches manufactured october 1, 2014, to january 29, 2015, and equipped with recaro-brand driver seats with a two-point seat belt and inward-facing retractor configuration. these seats have a seat belt retractor that may not lock as intended when the occupant has the seat in the full back position.
Consequence:
If the seat belt retractor does not lock, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained during a vehicle crash, increasing their risk of personal injury.
Correction:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reconfigure the seat belt to provide the needed clearance, free of charge. the recall began in march 2015. owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. prevost's number for this recall is sr15-308.
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:
15V119000 on 03/01/2015
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
07/22/2013 - 11/27/2014
Affected:
291
Defect:
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 prevost xlii-45, x3-45, x3-45 vip, h3-41, h3-45, and h3-45 vip motorcoaches manufactured july 23, 2013, to november 28, 2014, and equipped with certain kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers. these fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is pressed.
Consequence:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the bus occupants.
Correction:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fire extinguisher if necessary, free of charge. the recall began march 27, 2015. owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. prevost's number for this recall is sr15-03.
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:
15V348000 on 06/04/2015
Component:
Electrical system:wiring
Manufactured:
11/29/2009 - 08/11/2014
Affected:
452
Defect:
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 x3-45, xlii-45, h3-41, and h3-45 coaches manufactured november 30, 2009, to august 12, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the wires for the automatic fire suppression system (afss) linear thermal detector (ltd) may be damaged by temperatures in the engine compartment.
Consequence:
The damaged wires may activate the afss and shutdown the engine, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the afss ltd wiring, free of charge. the recall began on july 17, 2015. owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-800-463-7738. prevost's number for this recall is sr15-30.
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:
17V299000 on 05/08/2017
Component:
Trailer hitches
Manufactured:
12/04/2013 - 02/28/2017
Affected:
407
Defect:
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2014-2017 h3-45, h3-45 vip, x3-45, x3-45 vip, and x3-45 vip entertainer motor coaches equipped with 10,000lb-capacity trailer hitch receivers. the trailer hitch mounting fasteners may loosen.
Consequence:
If the fasteners loosen, the trailer hitch may deform or detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer hitch mounting hardware, free of charge. the recall began on june 30, 2017. owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. prevost's number for this recall is sr17-11.
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:
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.
Campaign:
17V737000 on 11/21/2017
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
05/04/2008 - 09/29/2017
Affected:
1,989
Defect:
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2009-2018 h3-41, h3-45, h3-45 vip, x3-45, x3-45 vip, and x3-45 vip entertainer vehicles, equipped with certain kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Correction:
Prevost will notify owners, and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. prevost issued an interim notification to owners on february 13, 2018. owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046, or kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. prevost's number for this recall is sr17-31.
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.

2014 PREVOST X3-45 TSBs (73)

Bulletin:
SP-15-340
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Prevost: information provided on certain buses, the sway bar clamps of steer and drive axles need hardware replaced. model 2014-15 x3-45 commuter. *pe
Bulletin:
SP-15-16
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Prevost: rear junction box connections need inspected with clean terminals and termin8r lubricant or black color guard should be applied following required procedure. model 2011-14 x3-45 (gli). *pe
Bulletin:
WB-15-13
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Prevost: warranty issued, on some buses, regarding control rod of independent front suspension level valve, contacting air reservoir outlet when going low to high buoy. model 2012-15 x3-45. *pe
Bulletin:
SP-15-312
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Prevost: when button to door is pressed to open, entrance door, on some buses, inadvertently, will open and not open at all. model 2014-15 x3-45. *pe
Bulletin:
SP-15-325
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Prevost: on some buses, the bi-fold door mechanism needed various improvements performed on it. model 2014-15 x3-45. *pe
Bulletin:
SP-15-309
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
Prevost: bosch hd 10 alternator connections, on some buses, need to be inspected and may need other parts and materials, if required. model 2011-14. *pe
Bulletin:
SP-15-328
Component:
033210 service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
Prevost: when bus in position of low or high buoy, brake hose will contact air spring support and would need inspected and adjusted, for hose to not interfere. model 2012-15 x3-45. *pe
Bulletin:
SP-15-335A
Component:
015200 steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Summary:
Prevost: the supply hose for power steering needs be replaced on some buses. model 2014-15 x3-45. *pe
Bulletin:
SP-15-336C
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Prevost: due to intermittently working, the five foot switches, on some buses, will be replaced. model 2014-15 x3-45. *pe
Bulletin:
SP15-312
Component:
351300 equipment:recreational vehicle:lpg tank valve/gauge
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
SP15-325
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
SP15-335A
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
SP15-336C
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
SP15-340
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
MI16-34
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
"this maintenance information describes the steps to be followed on your computer to add the volvo engine brake auto mode on the vehicle. the auto mode may be added on us10 and obd13 vehicles that were built before the introduction of the
Bulletin:
SP16-319B
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, replace the pitman arm nut and re-torque to specification.
Bulletin:
WB15-19G
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, vibration is causing damage to a/c compressor and compressor harness connectors. addition of a reinforcement bracket to bitzer a/c compressor is needed to increase the installation stiffness and re
Bulletin:
SP15-325B
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, perform various improvements on the bi-fold door mechanism.
Bulletin:
SP15-310A
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, protect the a/c suction hose (issue "a") and modify the pipe clamp arrangement above the battery box (issue "b").
Bulletin:
SP15-320A
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, inspect the side of the matte finish on the anti-glare shield
Bulletin:
WB15-13A
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
On the independent front suspension level valve linkage of the vehicles affected by this bulletin, a control rod may come in contact with an air reservoir outlet when vehicle rises from low to high buoy. as a result, the vehicle may be leve
Bulletin:
SP15-317A
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, replace sun visor on the left side of the driver's seat by an updated version.
Bulletin:
SP15-15B
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, perform software updates of the engine management system (ems) and instrument cluster. the cluster update affects the beep sound level. some vehicles will need both systems updated. other vehicles
Bulletin:
SP14-324B
Component:
162200 structure:body:bumpers
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, replace the front bumper retaining spring.
Bulletin:
SP15-332
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, change the lower blind guide supports for a new style with two anchor screws.
Bulletin:
WB15-26B
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin the brake hose may come in contact with the air spring support when the front axle is in low or high position, either by kneeling or low-high buoy. perform an inspection. depending on the result, ad
Bulletin:
SP15-335A
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, replace the power steering supply hose.
Bulletin:
WB15-10A
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, inspect the lower oil fill tube flexible tube. if it is made of black material (edpm), replace tube. green and blue silicone hoses are accepted.
Bulletin:
SP15-323B
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, install a diffuser pipe thermal insulating wrap to promote higher exhaust temperature at the ahi nozzle tip.
Bulletin:
SP15-336C
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, five foot switches might be working intermittently and needs to be replaced.
Bulletin:
SP15-318
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, replace the battery box decals.
Bulletin:
SP15-331
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, replace the two auxiliary equipment decals in the first two road side parcel rack compartments.
Bulletin:
WB15-19
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, vibration is causing damage to a/c compressor and compressor harness connectors. addition of a reinforcement bracket to bitzer a/c compressor is needed to increase the installation stiffness and re
Bulletin:
SP15-339
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, replace hardware on the aisle step curb side nosing.
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.
Bulletin:
WB17-02
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This bulletin explains how install an extension to the linear thermal detector (ltd) over the alternators
Bulletin:
WB14-47B
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, perform a software update of ecm (engine control module) and acm (aftertreatment control module) to provide improved temperature-related behaviour. the software will also change urea dosing valve b
Bulletin:
SP15-300
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, replace the radiator fan driveshaft by an improved version having a stronger rubber protector.
Bulletin:
SP15-301
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, inspect fare box harness connector a132b pin out.
Bulletin:
SP15-306
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, connect a tube and muffler to the kneeling valve exhaust and route it to the spare tire compartment.
Bulletin:
SP15-307
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, tighten the alternator return pulley mounting bolt to a specific torque.
Bulletin:
SP15-302
Component:
354000 equipment:mechanical
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, perform the replacement of the kneeling alarm buzzer assembly.
Bulletin:
SP15-309
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, inspect the bosch hd10 alternator connections.
Bulletin:
WB15-13
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
On the independent front suspension level valve linkage of the vehicles affected by this bulletin, a control rod may come in contact with an air reservoir outlet when vehicle rises from low to high buoy. as a result, the vehicle may be leve
Bulletin:
SP15-304B
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, the bosch hd10 alternators need to be replaced with new bosch hd10plbh 150 amps alternators.
Bulletin:
SP15-312
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, the entrance door may open inadvertently or not open at all when door open button is pressed.
Bulletin:
SP15-310
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, protect the a/c suction hose (issue "a") and modify the pipe clamp arrangement above the battery box (issue "b").
Bulletin:
SP15-320
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, inspect the side of the matte finish on the anti-glare shield
Bulletin:
SP15-15A
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, perform software updates of the engine management system (ems) and instrument cluster. the cluster update affects the beep sound level. some vehicles will need both systems updated. other vehicles
Bulletin:
SP15-314
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, the end of the exhaust diffuser drain tube may not be properly attached.
Bulletin:
WB15-10
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, inspect the lower oil fill tube flexible tube. if it is made of black material (edpm), replace tube. green and blue silicone hoses are accepted.
Bulletin:
WB15-14
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, the end of the exhaust diffuser drain tube may not be properly attached.
Bulletin:
SP15-16A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, inspect the rear junction box connections; clean terminals and apply black color guard or termin8r lubricant following the procedure below.
Bulletin:
SP15-323
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, install a diffuser pipe thermal insulating wrap to promote higher exhaust temperature at the ahi nozzle tip.
Bulletin:
SP15-317
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, replace sun visor on the left side of the driver?s seat by an updated version.
Bulletin:
SP15-321
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, modify the hubodometer support to allow the wheel to be taken out without removing the support.
Bulletin:
SP15-304D
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, the bosch hd10 alternators need to be replaced with new bosch hd10plbh 150 amps alternators.
Bulletin:
SP15-329
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, ?fast idle? and ?cancel first reading lamp? switches on the dashboard may not be wired to provide back-lighting. modify the wiring to add the feature.
Bulletin:
SP15-340
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, replace the hardware on the sway bar clamps of the steer and drive axles.
Bulletin:
SP15-331A
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, replace the two auxiliary equipment decals in the first two road side parcel rack compartments.
Bulletin:
IS-14152
Component:
062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
Summary:
This instruction sheet prvides a road side and workshop instructions for replacing 040949 6mm def hose to a 4mm id hose.
Bulletin:
IS-15012 CO24
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This instruction sheet explains how to install a "t" key on curbside engine compartment door
Bulletin:
SP15-343B
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, replace the hardware on the sliding door of the wheelchair seating area.
Bulletin:
SP15-341
Component:
341000 communications:horn assembly
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, replace the horn support by 140034.
Bulletin:
SP15-324D
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, vibration is causing damage to a/c compressor and compressor harness connectors. addition of a reinforcement bracket to bitzer a/c compressor is needed to increase the installation stiffness and re
Bulletin:
SP15-346B
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, the windshield washer bottle may not be identified.
Bulletin:
MI15-61
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This maintrenance infomration explains that the castrol syntrans oil isn?t fully approved for 500 000 miles (800 000 km) extended drain intervals on the volvo i-shift transmission. for this reason, this oil has been downgraded to regular d
Bulletin:
WB15-50
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin the rear junction box decal located in the right engine compartment is displaying incorrect information regarding the r34 relay voltage. specifically, the r34 relay should be identified as a 24 v
Bulletin:
SP15-345
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, perform a software update of the actia tachometer at the rear of the vehicle.
Bulletin:
MI15-51
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
This maintenance information explains how to run a n air conditionning performance test
Bulletin:
SP15-343D
Component:
162310 structure:body:door:hinge and attachments
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, replace the hardware on the sliding door of the wheelchair seating area.
Bulletin:
SP15-340B
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, replace the hardware on the sway bar clamps of the steer and drive axles.

Home | Privacy