2018 PREVOST H3-45 VIP Recalls (2)
- 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.
2018 PREVOST H3-45 VIP TSBs (13)
- Bulletin:
- CK17-27
- Component:
- 356000 equipment adaptive
- Summary:
- This conversion kit explains how to to disable the acb radar.
- Bulletin:
- Sp17-29
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- On the vehciles affected by this bulletin, perform a multiplex software update to correct unwanted behavior of the cruise control. the affected vehicles are equipped with a transmission retarder.
- Bulletin:
- CK17-30
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, it is now possible to replace the older generation tgw 2.0 (3g network) by the newer 2.1 version (4g the network) using accessory kit 23266301 and the following procedure.
- Bulletin:
- MI17-22
- Component:
- 071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Summary:
- This maintenance information explains how to inspect the fuel tank cradle mounting screws on a yearly basis
- Bulletin:
- MI18-02
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- This mainteannce informaiton presents the latest engine oil & filter change intervals for the volvo engine
- Bulletin:
- IS-13009B
- Component:
- 017000 steering:linkages
- Summary:
- This instruction sheet explains how to install and adjust drag link # 660699
- Bulletin:
- MI18-16A
- Component:
- 112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
- Summary:
- This maintenance information presents guidelines to help with the diagnosis of the bosch hd10 alternators
- Bulletin:
- MI18-21
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- 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:
- MI18-18
- Component:
- 354600 equipment:mechanical:wrecker and wheel lift devices
- Summary:
- This maintenance information explains how to tow and hoist prevost vehicles.
- Bulletin:
- SP18-24
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, add belleville washers on the leveling screws of the front right slide-out
- 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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