Prevost H3-45 Vip 1998

Model H3-45 Vip made in 1998 by Prevost got 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding suspension. There were some recalls concerningsteering and suspension.

Model 1998

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
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
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT
00V262000PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 05/01/1997 to 01/31/1998V (Vehicle)55408/22/2000MFRPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED09/11/200009/14/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: bus shells and coaches. the ball joint sealing boot could be perforated allowing grease leakage.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the boot.
NotesOwner notification began august 22, 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