Prevost H3-45 2000
Model H3-45 made in 2000 by Prevost got 6 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and suspension. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2000
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V033003 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 12/01/1998 to 12/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 1888 | 11/29/2000 | ODI | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 02/27/2001 | 03/01/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. the equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. the failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Prevost will notify owners to inspect their buses for certain equalizers by the date code. the affected equalizers will be replaced. owner notification began november 29, 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 or vanner at 1-800-227-6937. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V342000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 10/01/1999 to 07/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 487 | 10/02/2000 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 10/25/2000 | 10/27/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit coaches. some coolant heaters may have been provided without a combustion chamber (burner tube). a flame will be noticed exiting the exhaust pipe at the bottom of the unit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Damage to the heater and the vehicle in which it is installed is possible if a coolant heater is missing a combustion chamber. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the coolant heater for a combustion chamber. if a chamber is missing, one will be added. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 2, 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 1-418-883-3391. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V090000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 12/04/1997 to 02/27/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 3572 | 03/18/2003 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 03/07/2003 | 03/18/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor coaches and motor homes, the steering columns may be missing the lower bolt and nut. a replacement bolt and nut was installed to correct this situation on the production line. if a replacement bolt has been used and not tightened properly, the column may come out of the input shaft when the steering column adjustment mechanism is used. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In such a case, a loss of steering would occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will verify the size of the bolt and nut and replace them if needed. owner notification began april 4, 2003. 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 1-418-831-5432. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Prevost recall no. sr03-06.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V133000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 04/01/1999 to 04/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 482 | 05/05/2000 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 05/08/2000 | 05/10/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit buses and bus shells. some vehicles are fitting with a steering column adjustment plate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could lead to loss of vehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicles for an adjustment plate and will replace the adjustment plate if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during may 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 1-418-883-3391. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V389000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1994 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). | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V284000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 02/28/1999 to 10/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 940 | 10/04/1999 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 10/15/1999 | 10/27/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit coaches. if a front collision should happen, the emergency exit window would unlock if the window stops strike the locking levers and break them, due to a relative displacement between these parts. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A vehicle occupant could be injured. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will cut the top of the stop. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Prevost recall nos. sr99-36/sr99-36a.owner notification is expected to begin during october 1999. 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 | |||||
| 0311 | 07/01/2003 | 10005607 | Elimination of connector c530, c531 & c532 from the interior fluorescent lighting and reading lights fuse holder. this includes model year 2004 models. *tt | 03/05/2004 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 0315 | 11/01/2003 | 10005305 | Installation of reinforcement parts on panhard rod support. *tt | 02/19/2004 | |
| 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 | |