Prevost H3-45 2010

Model H3-45 made in 2010 by Prevost got 6 recalls as well as 29 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningequipment and equipment adaptive.

Model 2010

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
12V309000PREVOST CARS, INC.from 05/02/2007 to 07/12/2009V (Vehicle)98MFRPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED07/02/201207/02/2012
Defect SummaryPrevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 h3-45, model year 2009-2010 x3-45, and model year 2009 mth xlii-45e vehicles, all equipped with volvo d13 engines and an automatic fire detection and suppression system (afss) . the afss linear thermal detector may come in contact or rub against brackets or clamps.
Consequence SummaryIf this occurs, the afss may activate with no fire present and the stop engine feature will be activated, bringing the vehicle to an unplanned stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryPrevost will notify owners and dealers will inspect and secure the linear thermal detector, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin in july 2012. owners may contact prevost car inc., service department toll-free at 1-866-870-2046 or 1-418-831-2046.
NotesThe prevost recall campaign number is sr12-20.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
10V117000PREVOST CARS, INC. V (Vehicle)28006/14/2010MFRPREVOST CARS, INC.03/24/201003/24/2010
Defect SummaryPrevost has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2008-2010 motor coaches fitted with ricon public use lifts. the restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. in this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. if the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Consequence SummaryThe user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Corrective SummaryPrevost coach is working with ricon and prevost will be handling the remedy for this campaign through safety recall (sr10-19). prevost will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the recall began on june 14, 2010. owners may contact prevost technical publications at 1-418-831-5432 x 235 or by email at dominique.gagnon@volvo.com.
NotesPrevost recall no. sr10-19.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
11V135000PREVOST CARS, INC.from 10/01/2010 to 02/16/2011V (Vehicle)48MFRPREVOST CARS, INC.02/24/201103/01/2011
Defect SummaryPrevost is recalling certain model year 2010 h3-45, model year 2011 vip-45 and x3-45 motor coaches manufactured from october 2010 through february 2011. the welding on the fuel tank supports is insufficient and could leading to the metal supports contacting the ground.
Consequence SummaryShould the metal supports contacting the ground underneath the vehicle could result in an undercarriage fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and add redesigned support breaks free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact prevost at 418-883-2888
NotesPrevost safety recall no. sr11-10.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION
13V055000Prevost Cars, Inc. V (Vehicle)6120MFRPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED02/15/201302/20/2013
Defect SummaryPrevost is recalling certain model year 1993 thru 2013 model h3-40, h3-41, h3-45, and h3-45 vip prevost coaches manufactured from december 1993 through february 12, 2013. under certain conditions, the drag link collar position combined with an over torque of the collar retaining bolt may create a contact with the pitman arm.
Consequence SummaryThis contact may cause the turnbuckle to fracture without warning. if the drag link turnbuckle breaks while the vehicle is in use, stability and vehicle control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryPrevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected drag link, free of charge. the manufacturer has not provided a notification schedule. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888.
NotesPrevost's recall campaign number is sr13-08.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
09V190000PREVOST CARS, INC.from 02/17/2009 to 03/19/2009V (Vehicle)4706/30/2009MFRAMERICAN CARRIAGE INC.06/02/200906/01/2009
Defect SummaryPrevost is recalling 47 my 2009 x3-45 and my 2010 h3-41, and h3-45 coaches equipped with dana i-beam axle front suspension. the dimension of the steering drag link tie rod end does not meet the manufacturer's requirements.
Consequence SummaryThe tie rod end could break and create loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the drag link tie rod end and replace the part free of charge. the recall began on june 30, 2009. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888.
NotesPrevost recall no. sr09-09.highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
12V303000PREVOST CARS, INC. V (Vehicle)400MFRPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED06/26/201206/29/2012
Defect SummaryPrevost is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 h3-45 and model year 2009-2011 x3-45 coaches equipped with volvo d13 engines. the accelerator pedal throttle position sensor may be inoperative due to a permanent idle signal.
Consequence SummaryIf this occurs, the vehicle may stop responding to input from the accelerator pedal, and thus become stopped in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryPrevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal throttle sensor, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in july 2012. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888.
NotesThe prevost recall campaign number is sr12-16. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WB10-36A12/01/201010043985Prevost: reprogramming of i/o-a & i/o-b modules for implementation of the essential functions to operate the vehicle (basic limp-home functions). *kb05/04/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
SCI10-0203/01/201010044073Prevost: installin an air deflector in order to reduce ambient temperature around linnig radiator fan gearbox. *kb05/09/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
WB09-13A03/01/201010044008Prevost: inspecting the radiator fan drive mechanism support on a detroit diesel engine. also included model vip-45 bus model years 2001-2010; model xlii mth bus model years 2008-2009. *js05/04/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
WB09-2511/01/200910044013Prevost: on volvo d13 engines dashboard 'check engine' warning lamp could come on due to code pid 110. also included model mth xll45e bus model year 2009 *js05/04/2012
WB09-2602/01/201010044010Prevost: on volvo d13 engines dashboard 'check engine' warning lamp could come on due to code pid 171. also included model mth xlii-45e bus shells model year 2009. *js05/04/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
WB10-1706/01/201010044070Prevost: volvo d13 engine - turbocharger smart remote actuator (sra) faults. *kb05/09/2012
WB11-2205/01/201110044053Prevost: volvo d13 engine harness replacement - oil seepage at unit injector pass - through fitting. *kb05/09/2012
SP11-07A03/01/201110044056Prevost: engine oil cooler - coolant duct cover leaking inspection/replacement with egr cooler retrofit. *kb05/09/2012
SP11-1203/01/201110044057Prevost: volvo d13 engine epa2010 - retightening of conical injector yoke screw. *kb05/09/2012
WB11-01A02/01/201110044058Prevost: volvo d13 engine - aftertreatment hydrocarbon injector (ahi) fuel line fittings - proper tightening verification. *kb05/09/2012
WB11-0203/01/201110044059Prevost: replacing t1 bosch alternators and water pump belt tensioners. *kb05/09/2012
WB11-1405/01/201110044062Prevost: addition of sealant in the engine compartment. *kb05/09/2012
WB11-15A05/01/201110044063Prevost: diesel particulate filter (dpf) access door air grille bonding verification. *kb05/09/2012
WB10-1807/01/201010044067Prevost: volvo d13 engine oil seepage at unit injector harness pass-through fitting. *kb05/09/2012
WB10-26A05/01/2010SCI10-25A10044071Prevost: volvo d13 engine correction of the drv control valve air supply circuit. *kb updated on 5/9/2012. *kb05/09/2012
WB10-01A05/01/2010WB10-01B10043991Prevost: volvo d13 engine: replacement of copper injector sleeve with conical stainless steel injector sleeve. *kb updated 5/4/2012. *kb05/04/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
WB11-0506/01/201110044060Prevost: exhaust pipe angle bracket inspection. *kb05/09/2012
SB11-1906/01/201110044051Prevost: relocating the diesel exhaust fluid (def) hose and addition of insulation tubing inside the engine compartment. *kb05/09/2012
WB09-2301/01/201010044011Prevost: preheater exhaust pipe holding clamp may not be properly positioned. make sure that the holding clamp is located above the splash guard and not beneath. *js05/04/2012
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
MI11-2707/01/201110044000Prevost: 12 brushless condenser fan replacement. models include xlii mth, and h3vip mth. model years are 2008-2011. *kb05/04/2012
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
WB11-15A05/01/201110044063Prevost: diesel particulate filter (dpf) access door air grille bonding verification. *kb05/09/2012
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL FILTER
WB09-2402/01/201010044012Prevost: check if volvo engines are not equipped with 'davco fuel pro 382' filter are fitted wih two fuel filters. *js05/04/2012
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
WB11-2105/01/201110043986Prevost: front axle longitudinal radius rod supports - inspection of dowel pins. *kb05/04/2012
(PWS)
SB-12-01-A01/01/201210044284Prevost: information is being provided regarding 2 procedure methods of pinning or replacing the double idler gear, on certain vehicles engine, that is necessary. *pe06/05/2012
MI-12-11-A03/05/201210044283Prevost: information being provided regarding the modification of d13 us07 engines' improved belt tensioner to prolong belt life. *pe06/05/2012
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS
WB09-1410/01/200910044009Prevost: modification of the air supply circuit for the tp3-dc trailer brake control valve. also included model vip motorhomes model years 2007-2009; models xlii motorhomes and entertainer xlii model years 2008-2009. *js05/04/2012
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
WB11-17A05/01/201110044064Prevost: jammed latch - radiator door and dpf access door. *kb05/09/2012
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SCI11-1103/01/2011WB11-11A10044003Prevost: kidde fire extinguisher control head replacement. *kb updated 5/9/2012. *kb05/04/2012
SCI11-1103/01/201110044003Prevost: kidde fire extinguisher control head replacement. *kb05/04/2012