Prevost Vip-45 Mth
Model Vip-45 Mth made by Prevost got 1 recall as well as 6 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 2008
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V061000 | PREVOST CARS, INC. | from 01/28/2008 to 03/21/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 23 | 02/20/2009 | MFR | PREVOST CARS, INC. | 02/20/2009 | 02/20/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Prevost is recalling 23 my 2008 vip-45 mth, xlii-45 mth, xlii-45e mth and x3-45 coaches and shells. the bolts attaching the independent front suspension lower a-arm might be defective. the defect has been caused by material not up-to-the specifications. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause potential loss of control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the bolts with certified ones free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2009. owners may contact prevost at 418-831-5432. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Prevost recall no. sr09-04.customers 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| WB08-13 | 07/01/2008 | 10043757 | Prevost: replacement of the dashboard stationary regeneration switch- detroit diesel only.this switch would not be able to initiate a staionary regeneration after ddec vi software upgrade. also included model vip motorhomes model years 2007 | 04/25/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| SCI09-02 | 03/01/2009 | 10044001 | Prevost: mth shells exhaust requires a system update in order to modify exhaust fumes path, increase diffuser performance and reflect latest improvement. also included vip-45 mth shells model years 2007-2008; model xlii mth shells model yea | 05/04/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB | |||||
| MI08-04 | 08/01/2008 | 10043753 | Front and tag axle hub bearing and king pin periodic maintenance. bearings must be inspected at intervals of 30,000 miles (48 000km). king pins should be serviced every 6, 250 miles (10,000 km) or twice a year. also included model vip-45 mt | 04/25/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - KING PIN | |||||
| MI08-04 | 08/01/2008 | 10043753 | Front and tag axle hub bearing and king pin periodic maintenance. bearings must be inspected at intervals of 30,000 miles (48 000km). king pins should be serviced every 6, 250 miles (10,000 km) or twice a year. also included model vip-45 mt | 04/25/2012 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| SCI11-11 | 03/01/2011 | 10044003 | Prevost: kidde fire extinguisher control head replacement. *kb | 05/04/2012 | |
| SCI11-11 | 03/01/2011 | WB11-11A | 10044003 | Prevost: kidde fire extinguisher control head replacement. *kb updated 5/9/2012. *kb | 05/04/2012 |