2017 PREVOST H3-45 VIP Recalls (3)
- 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.
2017 PREVOST H3-45 VIP TSBs (7)
- 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:
- WB16-33
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, replace the engine information decal located in the engine compartment.
- Bulletin:
- IS-15907A
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- This instruction sheet explains how to assemble the bendix flr10 and flr20 radar sensor alignment tool
- Bulletin:
- MI16-17G
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- This maintenance information explains how to remove and install the bosch hd10 (120a or 150a) alternators
- Bulletin:
- MI18-18A
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- This maintenance information explains how to tow and hoist prevost vehicles.
- Bulletin:
- MI18-21A
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- This maintenance information presents information about the bitzer a/c compressor oil change interval and reminds technicians to clean the oil filter/strainer and the magnetic drain plug.
- Bulletin:
- MI18-37
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- This maintenance information presents information about the removal or installation of the lang kk73.1 electromagnetic clutch - part of the bitzer (model 4nfcy) air conditioning compressor.
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