2017 PREVOST X3-45 Recalls (6)
- Campaign:
- 17V102000 on 02/20/2017
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:arm:idler and attachment
- Manufactured:
- 06/27/2016 - 11/07/2016
- Affected:
- 71
- Defect:
- Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2017 h3-45 and x3-45 motor coaches. these vehicles have steering arm levers that were incorrectly forged, possibly resulting in the steering arm levers cracking and failing.
- Consequence:
- If the steering arm lever fails, causing a loss of steering, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering arm lever, free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2017. owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. prevost's number for this recall is sr17-05.
- 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:
- 17V300000 on 05/08/2017
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Manufactured:
- 03/30/2016 - 01/18/2017
- Affected:
- 71
- Defect:
- Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2016-2017 prevost x3-45 vehicles. the vehicles were manufactured without the front amber reflex reflectors. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Consequence:
- The missing reflex reflectors may reduce the side visibility of the vehicle in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing front amber reflex reflectors, free of charge. the recall began on may 30, 2017. owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. prevost's number for this recall is sr17-15.
- 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:
- 17V300000 on 05/08/2017
- Component:
- Equipment
- Manufactured:
- 03/30/2016 - 01/18/2017
- Affected:
- 71
- Defect:
- Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2016-2017 prevost x3-45 vehicles. the vehicles were manufactured without the front amber reflex reflectors. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Consequence:
- The missing reflex reflectors may reduce the side visibility of the vehicle in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing front amber reflex reflectors, free of charge. the recall began on may 30, 2017. owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. prevost's number for this recall is sr17-15.
- 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.
2017 PREVOST X3-45 TSBs (2)
- 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
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