Prevost H3-45vip 2004
Model H3-45vip made in 2004 by Prevost got 3 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, air and suspension. There were some recalls concerningsteering and suspension.
Model 2004
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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| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V091000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 05/10/2001 to 04/15/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 101 | 05/02/2003 | MFR | PREVOST CARS, INC. | 03/10/2003 | 03/18/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain new face-lift motor coaches and motor homes equipped with independent front suspension, a modification was made to the steering gearbox mounting support. the support may develop stress cracks under heavy load conditions. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The steering gearbox may become loose affecting steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will weld three (3) reinforcement brackets to the gear box support. owner notification began may 2, 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. sr03-07. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V214000 | PREVOST CARS, INC. | from 05/01/2003 to 10/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 423 | 10/12/2006 | MFR | PREVOST CARS, INC. | 06/14/2006 | 06/14/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes equipped with front independent suspension, two spindle shafts were improperly processed during manufacturing which weakened the shafts. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The shafts can break causing a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the two spindle shafts and surrounding parts free of charge. the recall began on october 12, 2006. owners may contact prevost at 418-831-5432. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Prevost recall no. sr06-07.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V432000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 03/10/2004 to 06/18/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 121 | 09/13/2004 | MFR | PREVOST CARS, INC. | 09/07/2004 | 09/15/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor coaches and motor homes, cracks were found in the material used to make suspension radius rod pins. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Broken rod pins can cause a loss of control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect all parts and, if necessary, replace the rod pins. the recall is expected to begin during september 2004. customers may also contact prevost at 1-418-831-5432. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Prevost recall no. sr04-13.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 0317A | 12/01/2003 | 10005775 | Bendix ad-9 air dryer connection. *tt | 03/15/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CHAMBER | |||||
| 0318 | 11/01/2003 | 10005605 | Replacing the brake chambers with appropriate dimensions. *tt | 03/05/2004 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 0325 | 11/01/2003 | 10005604 | Verification of weld beads on 18000 lbs independent front suspension lower a-arm attachment brackets. *tt | 03/05/2004 | |