Prevost H3-45 2001

Model H3-45 made in 2001 by Prevost got 5 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and suspension. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Model 2001

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
01V033003PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 12/01/1998 to 12/31/2000V (Vehicle)188811/29/2000ODIPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED02/27/200103/01/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryWithout 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 SummaryPrevost 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.
NotesAlso 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
00V342000PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 10/01/1999 to 07/31/2000V (Vehicle)48710/02/2000MFRPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED10/25/200010/27/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryDamage to the heater and the vehicle in which it is installed is possible if a coolant heater is missing a combustion chamber.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the coolant heater for a combustion chamber. if a chamber is missing, one will be added.
NotesOwner 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
03V090000PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 12/04/1997 to 02/27/2003V (Vehicle)357203/18/2003MFRPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED03/07/200303/18/2003
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryIn such a case, a loss of steering would occur.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesPrevost recall no. sr03-06.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SUSPENSION
00V389000PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 01/01/1994 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).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
02V004001PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 05/01/2001 to 10/31/2001V (Vehicle)19612/20/2001MFRPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED01/11/200201/11/2002
Defect SummaryOn certain coaches and bus shells equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Consequence SummaryIf the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace these pedals. owner notification began december 20, 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 1-418-831-5432.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
031107/01/200310005607Elimination of connector c530, c531 & c532 from the interior fluorescent lighting and reading lights fuse holder. this includes model year 2004 models. *tt03/05/2004
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
MI07-0403/01/200710043748Prevost: 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. *js04/25/2012