Prevost H3-45 Vip 1999
Model H3-45 Vip made in 1999 by Prevost got 5 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding suspension. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1999
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). | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
99V092000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 02/01/1999 to 03/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 116 | 04/21/1999 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 04/27/1999 | 04/29/1999 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit buses and bus shells. some brake line hoses may have been manufactured using heater hose material instead of brake line hose material. heater hoses are not appropriate for use as brake lines because the operating pressure of the braking system is much higher than that of the heating system. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could result in sudden brake line failure. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the heater hoses with correct brake line hoses. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during april 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). | |||||||||||||||
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 - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
99V079000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 06/01/1998 to 03/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 81 | 06/04/1999 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 04/14/1999 | 04/20/1999 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: bus shells. the height control valve lever attached to the radius rod of the independent front suspension may have been fastened without using lock washers. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The lever can loosen over time resulting in improper suspension height adjustment, and possible loss of vehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install two lock washers on the u-bolt retaining the height control valve lever. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began june 4, 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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SUSPENSION | |||||
0315 | 11/01/2003 | 10005305 | Installation of reinforcement parts on panhard rod support. *tt | 02/19/2004 |