1998 PREVOST H3-41 Recalls (6)

Campaign:
98V024000 on 02/24/1998
Component:
Suspension:front
Manufactured:
12/31/1993 - 12/30/1997
Affected:
1,051
Defect:
Vehicle description: transit buses with drive axle equipped with drum brakes only. the design of the differential cross-member reinforcement can crack under certain applications.
Consequence:
This condition could reduce the steering capability making it difficult for the driver to do accurate turns.
Correction:
Dealers will install two other reinforcements to solidify the cross-member assembly.
Notes:
Owner notification began december 10, 1997. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1-418-883-3391.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
98V172000 on 07/30/1998
Component:
Electrical system:battery:cables
Manufactured:
04/30/1994 - 06/29/1998
Affected:
1,814
Defect:
Vehicle description: transit coaches. the alternator and battery cables were not properly installed.
Consequence:
This condition can cause the nuts to loosen over a period of time causing a short circuit and possible fire hazard.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect, remove and re-install the alternator and battery cables.
Notes:
Owner notification began september 22, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1-418-883-3391.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
98V239000 on 10/06/1998
Component:
Suspension:front
Manufactured:
07/31/1997 - 12/30/1997
Affected:
259
Defect:
Vehicle description: transit buses. the bolts fixing the radius rod locking tab plates were not lubricated before being tightened.
Consequence:
Improper tightening can cause loosening of the attachment over a period of time increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the bolts, lubricating them, installing a new locking tab plate, and retightening the bolts.
Notes:
Owner notification began june 18, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1-418-883-3391. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
99V284000 on 10/26/1999
Component:
Visibility:glass, side/rear
Manufactured:
10/31/1997 - 02/27/1999
Affected:
940
Defect:
Vehicle description: transit coaches. if a front collision should happen, the emergency exit window would unlock if the window stops strike the locking levers and break them, due to a relative displacement between these parts.
Consequence:
A vehicle occupant could be injured.
Correction:
Dealers will cut the top of the stop.
Notes:
Prevost recall nos. sr99-36/sr99-36a.owner notification is expected to begin during october 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1-418-883-3391.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
00V389000 on 11/28/2000
Component:
Suspension
Manufactured:
12/31/1989 - 12/30/2000
Affected:
3,600
Defect:
Vehicle description: transit coaches. the reinforcement brackets were not welded on the tag axle.
Consequence:
This condition could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will weld the brackets on the tab axle.
Notes:
Owner notification began november 21, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1-418-831-2046.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
03V090000 on 03/17/2003
Component:
Steering:column
Manufactured:
12/03/1997 - 02/26/2003
Affected:
3,572
Defect:
On certain motor coaches and motor homes, the steering columns may be missing the lower bolt and nut. a replacement bolt and nut was installed to correct this situation on the production line. if a replacement bolt has been used and not tightened properly, the column may come out of the input shaft when the steering column adjustment mechanism is used.
Consequence:
in such a case, a loss of steering would occur.
Correction:
Dealers will verify the size of the bolt and nut and replace them if needed. owner notification began april 4, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1-418-831-5432.
Notes:
Prevost recall no. sr03-06.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1998 PREVOST H3-41 TSBs (5)

Bulletin:
WB9820
Component:
062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:
Subject on evaporator fan speed control diode removal. *yc
Bulletin:
MI9806
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Replacement of plastic brackets located in rear baggage compartment. *yc
Bulletin:
WB9807
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Subjec on the use of thermostat to cancel all a/c module functions. *yc
Bulletin:
0315
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Installation of reinforcement parts on panhard rod support. *tt
Bulletin:
MI07-04
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
Prevost: oil lubricated wheel hub bearings. for maximum performances and safety, ensuring that the wheel hubs are inspected daily and lubricated in regular intervals is of the utmost importance. *js

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