2012 PREVOST H3-45 VIP Recalls (6)

Campaign:
13V039000 on 02/06/2013
Component:
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Affected:
1,033
Defect:
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 x3-45, h3-41 and h3-45 coaches, model year 2011-2013 h3-45 vip coaches, model year 2012-2013 x3-45 vip coaches, and model year 2009-2013 xlii-45 entertainer coaches manufactured from may 16, 2007, through march 14, 2013 and equipped with volvo engines. certain conditions may cause the affected coaches to go into a software mode that would result in the throttle signal being fixed at 1700rpms regardless of throttle pedal input from the driver.
Consequence:
Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Prevost will notify owners and dealers will remedy will the affected coaches, free of charge. the recall began on may 2, 2013. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-831-2046.
Notes:
The prevost recall campaign number is sr13-07.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:
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:
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:
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.
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.

2012 PREVOST H3-45 VIP TSBs (9)

Bulletin:
SP-12-23
Component:
063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Summary:
Prevost: corrective measure for the egr valve is necessary because of the unnecessary presence of o-rings, which may prevent free valve actuation. egr valve can be replaced with latest version. models 2012-13 h3-41, h3-h45 coaches, h3-45
Bulletin:
WB-13-04
Component:
062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:
Prevost: when auxiliary fan fails run, an a/c low pressure message will appear on dashboard and a bypass piping and valve assembly may be added to resolve the issue. model 2011-2013 h3-45 vip shells. *pe
Bulletin:
MI-13-06
Component:
062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
Summary:
Prevost: to increase vehicle's performance, a modification of hose clamp for cooling system connection, is recommended. models 2010-13 h3, 2010-13 h3 vip converted, 2010-13 x3, 2012-13 x3 vip converted, 2010-13 mth xl2 entertainer, 2011 m
Bulletin:
WB-13-29
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Prevost: a corrective measure is required due to bolts loosen by being tightened to part made of rubber, causing the radiator fan clutch tripod to come loose and striking radiator core. *pe
Bulletin:
MI-13-46
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Prevost: the combined charging and starting system f81 fuse, on some coaches, can unexpectedly blow and need a 3 amp diode to corresponding 24co circuit to prevent electrical back flow to fuse. models 2011-2013 h3, h3-45 vip converted, x
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:
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:
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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