Prevost H3-41 1997
Model H3-41 made in 1997 by Prevost got 8 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.
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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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | ||||||||||||||||
96V222000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 08/27/1996 to 09/16/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 23 | 10/15/1996 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 11/04/1996 | 11/08/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The ground studs in the engine and battery compartments do not offer adequate electrical conductivity. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | An electrical short could cause a fire in the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the ground studs and replace them to ensure that the electrical system operates within the required specifications. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification:owner notification began october 15, 1996. note: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 1-800424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
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). | |||||||||||||||
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
97V032000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 08/01/1996 to 02/17/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 170 | 02/17/1997 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 03/05/1997 | 03/20/1997 | 565 | ||||||
Defect Summary | The vehicle identification number (vin) is not in compliance with part 565, vehicle identification number - content requirements. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | An incorrect vin can cause problems when the vehicle is being registered. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Prevost will supply a corrected certification of origin for these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification:owner notification began february 17, 1997. notes:owners who do not receive the corrected certification free of charge 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. | |||||||||||||||
SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
96V178007 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1996 to 10/04/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 478 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 12/27/1996 | 04/09/1997 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver position. two welds located on the back rest adjustment side of the seat frame did not meet the manufacturer's specifications. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If these welds were not to specification, back rest loads could cause the welds to fail. the back rest would disengage from the seat frame allowing loss of support to the driver's torso and possibly causing loss of control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Isringhausen is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is being conducted by isringhausen and will begin during february 1997.note: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 or isringhausen at 616-968-5333, ext. 301. 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). | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
97V102000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 07/01/1996 to 05/30/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 577 | 06/02/1997 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 06/19/1997 | 06/30/1997 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit buses. the emergency exit windows have been built without the locking mechanism of the upper hinge. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The windows can separate from the vehicle when opened to an approximately 90 degree angle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install stopper blocks so the windows can not be opened to a 90 degree angle. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification:owner notification began june 2, 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. |
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 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
WB9807 | 06/01/1998 | 603321 | Subjec on the use of thermostat to cancel all a/c module functions. *yc | 02/17/1999 | |
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 |