2015 PREVOST X3-45 VIP Recalls (4)
- 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:
- 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.
2015 PREVOST X3-45 VIP TSBs (18)
- Bulletin:
- SP-15-23
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Prevost: specifications of bolts of steer lever, on some buses, was not met and inspection is needed and replacement of bolts, if needed. model 2015 h3-45, x3-45. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SP15-23
- Component:
- 203000 wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- WB15-26
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- 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:
- IS-15003C
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- This instruction sheet explains how to use the bosch hd10 24v-150a alternator conversion kit
- Bulletin:
- SP14-41
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- On left side, the fuel door may pinch on vehicle body when fully open. add a stopper to prevent body damage.
- Bulletin:
- WB14-42A
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, perform a power source improvement and a multiplex software update for the steering gateway module. on a limited number of vehicles, the module will be replaced with the latest version of the part.
- Bulletin:
- WB14-44B
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, changing of vecu (vehicle electronic control unit) parameters is necessary. this update must be carried out by qualified technicians. make an appointment with your nearest prevost service center.
- Bulletin:
- SP14-46
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- This bulletin is performed on a fix as fail basis. on the vehicles affected by this bulletin, update to the latest configuration of wiring and sensors for the bitzer compressor.
- Bulletin:
- WB14-47B
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- 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:
- WB14-55
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, inspect mounting bolt nuts on the front suspension shock absorber mounts.
- Bulletin:
- MI14-54
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- On the vehicles involved in this maintenance infomration, a decal describing the hvac evaporator control may not have been applied inside the evaporator control protective cover. this decal contains important electrical information's for fu
- Bulletin:
- IS-15113
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- This instruction sheet explains how to proceed to the 7 pivots luggage door hinge replacement
- Bulletin:
- MI16-14
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Use this procedure when a suspension height check or adjustment must be performed.
- 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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