2008 PREVOST H3-45 VIP Recalls (4)
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 15V122000 on 03/01/2015
- Component:
- Fuel system, diesel
- Manufactured:
- 07/04/2007 - 05/10/2012
- Affected:
- 455
- Defect:
- Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 xlii, x3-45, h3-41, h3-45, and h3-45 vip vehicles manufactured july 5, 2007, to may 11, 2012. the affected vehicles may be missing a fuel line locating clip, allowing the fuel line to rub against the braided coolant hose.
- Consequence:
- The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion, replacing it as necessary, and will properly secure the fuel line and coolant line, free of charge. the recall began on march 26, 2015. owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-418-883-3391. prevost's number for this recall is sr15-04.
- 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.
2008 PREVOST H3-45 VIP TSBs (2)
- Bulletin:
- WB15-44A
- Component:
- 200000 wheels
- Summary:
- On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, the equipment used to tighten the wheel lugs in a visit to one of our service center between november 2014 and june 2015, was found to be out of specification, possibly delivering a torque value i
- 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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