01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2010 Prevost H3-41 recall campaigns
NHTSA 17V737000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- November 20, 2017
- Potential units
- 2,306campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2010-2018 H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 Commuter, 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.
Why it matters: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 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.
Owner notification: July 11, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Prevost Cars, Inc.
NHTSA 17V618000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Report received
- October 4, 2017
- Potential units
- 3,163campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Why it matters: 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.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: December 4, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Prevost Cars, Inc.
NHTSA 15V348000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- June 5, 2015
- Potential units
- 452campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 X3-45, XLII-45, H3-41, and H3-45 coaches manufactured November 30, 2009, to August 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the wires for the Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) Linear Thermal Detector (LTD) may be damaged by temperatures in the engine compartment.
Why it matters: The damaged wires may activate the AFSS and shutdown the engine, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the AFSS LTD wiring, free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-800-463-7738. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-30.
Owner notification: July 17, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Prevost Cars, Inc.
NHTSA 15V122000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Report received
- March 2, 2015
- Potential units
- 455campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Why it matters: The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: March 26, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Prevost Cars, Inc.
NHTSA 13V055000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- February 15, 2013
- Potential units
- 6,120campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Prevost is recalling certain model year 1993 thru 2013 model H3-40, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP Prevost coaches manufactured from December 1993 through February 12, 2013. Under certain conditions, the drag link collar position combined with an over torque of the collar retaining bolt may create a contact with the pitman arm.
Why it matters: This contact may cause the turnbuckle to fracture without warning. If the drag link turnbuckle breaks while the vehicle is in use, stability and vehicle control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected drag link, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888.
Owner notification: April 18, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: Prevost Cars, Inc.
NHTSA 13V039000
- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Report received
- February 7, 2013
- Potential units
- 1,033campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Why it matters: Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: May 2, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: Prevost Cars, Inc.
NHTSA 10V117000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Report received
- March 24, 2010
- Potential units
- 280campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Prevost has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2008-2010 motor coaches fitted with ricon public use lifts. the restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. in this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. if the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Why it matters: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Remedy
Prevost coach is working with ricon and prevost will be handling the remedy for this campaign through safety recall (sr10-19). prevost will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the recall began on june 14, 2010. owners may contact prevost technical publications at 1-418-831-5432 x 235 or by email at [email protected].
Owner notification: June 14, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC.
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