Prevost H3-45vip 1997
Model H3-45vip made in 1997 by Prevost got 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system. There were some recalls concerningstructure and visibility.
Model 1997
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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| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V100000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 1245 | 05/16/1997 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 06/12/1997 | 06/20/1997 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit buses. the rear suspension forward radius rod support needs reinforcement and the radius rod retaining bolts could become loose. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the rod supports fractured, separation could occur increasing the potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will add additional reinforcement plates and check the bolts for tightness, and, if necessary, retighten these bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification began may 16, 1997. 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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V102000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 07/01/1996 to 05/30/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 577 | 06/02/1997 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 06/19/1997 | 06/30/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit buses. the emergency exit windows have been built without the locking mechanism of the upper hinge. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The windows can separate from the vehicle when opened to an approximately 90 degree angle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install stopper blocks so the windows can not be opened to a 90 degree angle. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification began june 2, 1997. 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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| MI08-06 | 06/01/2008 | 10043984 | Prevost: relocating the electrical system monitor and adding fuses to wires 12be and 24be. *kb | 05/04/2012 | |