Prevost H3-45 Vip 2000

Model H3-45 Vip made in 2000 by Prevost got 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding suspension. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and steering.

Model 2000

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).
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
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
00V133000PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 04/01/1999 to 04/30/2000V (Vehicle)48205/05/2000MFRPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED05/08/200005/10/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: transit buses and bus shells. some vehicles are fitting with a steering column adjustment plate.
Consequence SummaryThis could lead to loss of vehicle control.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the vehicles for an adjustment plate and will replace the adjustment plate if necessary.
NotesOwner 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).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SUSPENSION
031511/01/200310005305Installation of reinforcement parts on panhard rod support. *tt02/19/2004