Prevost H3-41 1994
Model H3-41 made in 1994 by Prevost got 6 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and structure. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and parking brake.
Model 1994
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V172000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 05/01/1994 to 06/30/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 1814 | 09/22/1998 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 07/30/1998 | 07/31/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit coaches. the alternator and battery cables were not properly installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause the nuts to loosen over a period of time causing a short circuit and possible fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect, remove and re-install the alternator and battery cables. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began september 22, 1998.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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V016000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 12/01/1967 to 12/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 2075 | 01/23/1995 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 01/03/1995 | 02/06/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The parking brake button can be hit accidently allowing the parking brake to release. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Unintended operation of the parking brake button can allow the bus to roll freely causing a potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a protector over the parking brake button in order to prevent accidental release of the parking brakes. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95E003015 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 02/01/1994 to 06/01/1995 | E (Equipment) | 298 | ODI | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 07/19/1995 | 09/28/1995 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. the air dryer can become overpressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from the mounting base. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridge can separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. this pressure relief valve is intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; air dryer.vehicle description: transit buses equipped with rockwell wabco system saver1000 air dryer.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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V024000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1994 to 12/31/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 1051 | 12/10/1997 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 02/10/1998 | 02/25/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit buses with drive axle equipped with drum brakes only. the design of the differential cross-member reinforcement can crack under certain applications. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could reduce the steering capability making it difficult for the driver to do accurate turns. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install two other reinforcements to solidify the cross-member assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 10, 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| MI08-06 | 06/01/2008 | 10043984 | Prevost: relocating the electrical system monitor and adding fuses to wires 12be and 24be. *kb | 05/04/2012 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| MI9806 | 03/01/1998 | 603320 | Replacement of plastic brackets located in rear baggage compartment. *yc | 02/17/1999 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
| MI07-04 | 03/01/2007 | 10043748 | Prevost: oil lubricated wheel hub bearings. for maximum performances and safety, ensuring that the wheel hubs are inspected daily and lubricated in regular intervals is of the utmost importance. *js | 04/25/2012 | |