Prevost H3-40 1992

Model H3-40 made in 1992 by Prevost got 7 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and parking brake.

Model 1992

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
93V200000PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 05/01/1992 to 09/01/1993V (Vehicle)18901/05/1994MFRPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED12/01/199312/13/1993
Defect SummaryBattery cable may chafe against the battery rack damaging the cable's insulation which could result in an electrical short.
Consequence SummaryAn electrical short circuit may result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryA second cable support and retaining clip will be installed on the battery rack to prevent chafing of the battery cable insulation.
NotesSystem: electrical system: battery: cable.vehicle description: buses and motorcoaches.notes: vehicle identification numbers are 2p9h33401n101195 to 2p9h33400r101386.if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon servicedate and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of chargeor the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contactprevost service center at 1-418-883-3391. also, please contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL
95V016000PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 12/01/1967 to 12/01/1994V (Vehicle)207501/23/1995MFRPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED01/03/199502/06/1995
Defect SummaryThe parking brake button can be hit accidently allowing the parking brake to release.
Consequence SummaryUnintended operation of the parking brake button can allow the bus to roll freely causing a potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a protector over the parking brake button in order to prevent accidental release of the parking brakes.
NotesSystem: emergency parking brake; mechanical.vehicle description: transit buses.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact prevost at 1-418-883-3391. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION
94V001000PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 10/01/1989 to 09/01/1993V (Vehicle)32401/05/1994MFRPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED10/05/199401/11/1994
Defect SummaryInterference of the drag link with an adjusting screw of the left disc brake slack adjuster could occur when extreme suspension movement is combined with maximum steering angle.
Consequence SummaryThe interference may affect steering control and can eventually cause failure of the steering drag link and/or damage to the brake slack adjuster . in either case, it may result in an accident.
Corrective SummaryThe drag link on all involved vehicles and the steering arm on certain vehicles will be replaced to eliminate the interference.
NotesSystem: steering: linkage; link; drag; connection.vehicle description: coaches and motorcoaches.note:if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact prevost service center at 1-418-883-3391. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
97V100000PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)124505/16/1997MFRPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED06/12/199706/20/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle description: transit buses. the rear suspension forward radius rod support needs reinforcement and the radius rod retaining bolts could become loose.
Consequence SummaryIf the rod supports fractured, separation could occur increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will add additional reinforcement plates and check the bolts for tightness, and, if necessary, retighten these bolts.
NotesOwner notification:owner notification began may 16, 1997. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1-418-883-3391.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
SUSPENSION
00V389000PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 01/01/1990 to 12/31/2000V (Vehicle)360011/21/2000ODIPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED11/21/200011/29/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: transit coaches. the reinforcement brackets were not welded on the tag axle.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will weld the brackets on the tab axle.
NotesOwner notification began november 21, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1-418-831-2046.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION - FRONT
01V035000PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 03/24/1990 to 11/04/1995V (Vehicle)63702/16/2001MFRPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED02/09/200102/12/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: coaches. the transversal radius rod attachment assembly could develop fatigue cracks and eventually fail.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can affect the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will weld a reinforcement plate on the vertical member of the transversal radius rod attachment. owner notification began february 16, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 418-831-5432.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
92V024000PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 03/01/1988 to 02/01/1992V (Vehicle)11802/07/1992MFRPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED03/02/199203/10/1992571217
Defect SummaryThe force required to release the emergency exit window exceeds twenty pounds.
Consequence SummaryThe window release does not meet the requirements offmvss 217. inability to open an emergency exit increases the risk of injury topassengers on the vehicle in the event of an accident.
Corrective SummaryAdjust the threaded locks in the window frame for proper engagement of window with release mechanism.
NotesSystem: visual systems: emergency exit windows; fmvss 217.vehicle description: buses; built between march 1988 and february 1992.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
WB981205/01/1998603340Installation of four reinforcement corners on the tag axle. *yc02/18/1999