Prevost H3-40 1997
Model H3-40 made in 1997 by Prevost got 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and service brakes, air. There were some recalls concerningstructure and suspension.
Model 1997
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V100000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 1245 | 05/16/1997 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 06/12/1997 | 06/20/1997 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit buses. the rear suspension forward radius rod support needs reinforcement and the radius rod retaining bolts could become loose. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the rod supports fractured, separation could occur increasing the potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will add additional reinforcement plates and check the bolts for tightness, and, if necessary, retighten these bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V389000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1990 to 12/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 3600 | 11/21/2000 | ODI | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 11/21/2000 | 11/29/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit coaches. the reinforcement brackets were not welded on the tag axle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will weld the brackets on the tab axle. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| WB9803 | 03/01/1998 | 603389 | Relocation of driver's area thermostat module. *yc | 02/19/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| WB9813 | 06/01/1998 | 603319 | Subject regarding ad-9 air dryer purge valve. *yc | 02/17/1999 | |