Prevost X3-45 2013
Model X3-45 made in 2013 by Prevost got 5 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.
Model 2013
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V511000 | PREVOST CARS, INC. | from 11/15/2011 to 08/14/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 91 | 11/14/2012 | MFR | Prevost Cars, Inc. | 10/18/2012 | 10/23/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 x3-45 and xlii-45 coach buses, manufactured between november 15, 2011, and august 14, 2012. the power cables may rub against sharp edges in both the rear junction box and the condenser compartment, resulting in a short-circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the power cables short-circuit, a vehicle fire may result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will re-route and repair the affected power cables, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on november 14, 2012. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Prevost's campaign recall number is sr12-39. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 12V337000 | PREVOST CARS, INC. | from 11/24/2010 to 07/03/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 293 | 08/13/2012 | MFR | PREVOST CARS, INC. | 07/18/2012 | 07/19/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Prevost is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 x3-45 and xlii entertainer bus vehicles, manufactured from november 24, 2010, through july 3, 2012. the power cable may come in contact, or rub against sharp, abrasive edges. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, a short-circuit, or fire may result, increasing the risk of personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the power cables free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2012. owners may contact prevost car inc., service department toll-free at 1-866-870-2046 or 1-418-831-2046. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | The prevost recall campaign number is sr12-26.customers may 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 | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V435000 | PREVOST CARS, INC. | from 05/04/2012 to 07/20/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 15 | 09/27/2012 | MFR | PREVOST CARS, INC. | 09/06/2012 | 09/06/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Prevost is recalling certain model year 2013 x3-45 and mth xlii-45e vehicles, all equipped with volvo d13 engines and an automatic fire detection and suppression system (afss). the afss linear thermal detector wire may come in contact with or chafe against its supporting tie cables. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the detector wire chafes it may cause the afss to activate with no fire present and, as a result, the stop engine feature will be activated, bringing the vehicle to an unplanned stop and increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will add a protection cloth to the linear thermal detector wire at the location of tie cable, free of charge. the safety recall began on september 27, 2012. owners may contact prevost car inc., service department toll-free at 1-866-870-2046 or 1-418-831-2046. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | The prevost recall campaign number is sr12-29.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 13V021000 | Prevost Cars, Inc. | from 09/25/2012 to 11/29/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 23 | MFR | Prevost Cars, Inc. | 01/22/2013 | 01/24/2013 | 108 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Prevost is recalling certain model year 2013 x3-45, h3-45, and xlii-45 entertainer coach buses and coach bus shells manufactured september 25, 2012, through november 29, 2012 for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. the buses may have missing side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the bus, increasing the risk that another vehicle may crash into the bus. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will add side reflectors, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during february 2013. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Prevost's campaign recall number is sr13-05.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V325000 | PREVOST CARS, INC. | from 05/04/2012 to 07/06/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 8 | MFR | PREVOST CARS, INC. | 07/10/2012 | 07/11/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Prevost is recalling certain model year 2013 x3-45 motor coaches, manufactured from may 4, 2012, through july 6, 2012. the front suspension radius rods may not be properly torqued. as a result, the rods could detach. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, the driver may suddenly lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Prevost will notify owners and dealers will inspect and retorque the front suspension bolts, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin in july 2012. owners may contact prevost car inc., service department toll-free at 1-866-870-2046 or 1-418-831-2046. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | The prevost recall campaign number is sr12-25.customers may 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 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| WB-12-18 | 08/01/2012 | 10046499 | Prevost: power is not removed when unplugging fuse f45 to fire protection panel on driver's left console where modification of harness must be performed. models 2012-2013 h3-41, h3-45, x3-45, xlii-45 (coach, commuter & vip shell). * | 10/15/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| SP-12-23 | 08/01/2012 | 10045699 | Prevost: corrective measure for the egr valve is necessary because of the unnecessary presence of o-rings, which may prevent free valve actuation. egr valve can be replaced with latest version. models 2012-13 h3-41, h3-h45 coaches, h3-45 | 09/12/2012 | |