15 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2013-01-24
Description
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 january 9, 2013, 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
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 Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will add side reflectors, free of charge. The recall began on february 5, 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.
DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Posted on: 2013-02-07
Description
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 x3-45, h3-41 and h3-45 coaches, model year 2011-2013 h3-45 vip coaches, model year 2012-2013 x3-45 vip coaches, and model year 2009-2013 xlii-45 entertainer coaches manufactured from may 16, 2007, through march 14, 2013 and equipped with volvo engines. Certain conditions may cause the affected coaches to go into a software mode that would result in the throttle signal being fixed at 1700rpms regardless of throttle pedal input from the driver.
Consequence
Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners and dealers will remedy will the affected coaches, free of charge. The recall began on may 2, 2013. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-831-2046.
Notes
The prevost recall campaign number is sr13-07.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.
DEFECT #3 - STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
Posted on: 2013-02-20
Description
Prevost is recalling certain model year 1993 thru 2013 model h3-40, h3-41, h3-45, and h3-45 vip prevost coaches manufactured from december 1993 through february 12, 2013. Under certain conditions, the drag link collar position combined with an over torque of the collar retaining bolt may create a contact with the pitman arm.
Consequence
This contact may cause the turnbuckle to fracture without warning. If the drag link turnbuckle breaks while the vehicle is in use, stability and vehicle control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected drag link, free of charge. The recall began on april 18, 2013. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888.
Notes
Prevost's recall campaign number is sr13-08.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.
DEFECT #4 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Posted on: 2013-04-19
Description
Prevost is recalling one model year 2013 h3-45 coach bus manufactured november 14, 2011, through july 3, 2012. In the affected bus, the transmission has the wrong software and may not lock to prevent movement while the wheelchair lift door is open. Thus, this bus fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.
Consequence
Without the transmission locking to prevent movement, if the parking brake lock fails while the wheelchair lift door is open, the bus may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Prevost has notified the owner, and the transmission is being reprogrammed, free of charge. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558. Prevost's campaign recall number is sr13-25.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2013-10-23
Description
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2013 x3-45, 2012-2014 h3-45, 2008 h3-45 vip, 2005 xl2, and 2006-2011 xl2-45 entertainer buses equipped with super single tires. The cold inflation pressure shown on the certification plate is higher than the specification for the super single tires installed on the rear axle, which may lead to tire overinflation. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard part 567, certification regulation.
Consequence
Tire overinflation may reduce traction, braking ability and handling, increasing the the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification plate, free of charge. The recallbegan on november 22, 2013. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's recall number is sr13-61.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #6 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Posted on: 2013-12-31
Description
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 x3-45 vip motorhomes, h3 vip motorhomes and xlii-45 entertainers and model year 2012-2014 model year x3-45, h3-41, h3-45 coaches manufactured june 6, 2011, through may 17, 2013, equipped with jako windshield wiper motors, model swf403195. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor housing may crack resulting in a loss of windshield wiper function.
Consequence
Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and any affected windshield wiper motor will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on february 26, 2014. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's number for this recall is sr14-02.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #7 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2014-04-23
Description
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 x3-45 and 2010-2014 h3-45 coaches manufactured may 1, 2010, through november 7, 2013, and equipped with amaya seats with a seat base that can be raised to accommodate wheel chairs. When the seat bases are raised and lowered they may rub against the seat belt and possibly cause damage to the seat belt.
Consequence
A damaged seat belt may fail in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged seat belts, and change the attachment point at the seat to remove the risk of damage to the seat belt, free of charge. The recall began on june 16, 2014. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number for this recall is sr14-26.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #8 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
Posted on: 2016-03-04
Description
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 h3-41 and h3-45, 2011-2016 h3-vip, 2011-2016 x3-45 coach vehicles, 2012-2016 x3-vip vehicles, and 2011-2013 xl2 entertainer vehicles. The coolant line on the affected vehicles may be missing a positioning clip, allowing the coolant line to rub against the braided fuel hose at one of the injectors.
Consequence
Contact between the fuel line and the coolant line may cause a fuel leak and result in fuel spraying onto hot exhaust components increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion, replacing it as necessary. The fuel and coolant lines will be properly secured. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on april 20, 2016. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-418-883-3391. Prevost's number for this recall is sr16-18.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #9 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Posted on: 2016-03-04
Description
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 h3-41 and h3-45, 2011-2016 h3-vip, 2011-2016 x3-45 coach vehicles, 2012-2016 x3-vip vehicles, and 2011-2013 xl2 entertainer vehicles. The coolant line on the affected vehicles may be missing a positioning clip, allowing the coolant line to rub against the braided fuel hose at one of the injectors.
Consequence
Contact between the fuel line and the coolant line may cause a fuel leak and result in fuel spraying onto hot exhaust components increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion, replacing it as necessary. The fuel and coolant lines will be properly secured. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on april 20, 2016. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-418-883-3391. Prevost's number for this recall is sr16-18.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2015-06-05
Description
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 x3-45, xlii-45, h3-41, and h3-45 coaches manufactured november 30, 2009, to august 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the wires for the automatic fire suppression system (afss) linear thermal detector (ltd) may be damaged by temperatures in the engine compartment.
Consequence
The damaged wires may activate the afss and shutdown the engine, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the afss ltd wiring, free of charge. The recall began on july 17, 2015. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-800-463-7738. Prevost's number for this recall is sr15-30.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #11 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-11-22
Description
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2009-2018 h3-41, h3-45, h3-45 vip, x3-45, x3-45 vip, and x3-45 vip entertainer vehicles, equipped with certain kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. Prevost issued an interim notification to owners on february 13, 2018. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046, or kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information. Prevost's number for this recall is sr17-31.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #12 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2017-10-05
Description
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2008-2018 h3-41, h3-45, h3-45 vip, x3-45, x3-45 vip, x3-45 vip entertainer, and xl2 motor coaches. The fuel tank cradle supports may have gaps at the points where the cradle connects to the coach frame, which can allow the attachment bolts to loosen and fail causing the fuel tank to fall from the vehicle.
Consequence
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, it could be a road hazard and the vehicle would stall. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will correct the fuel tank cradle mounting, free of charge. The recall began on december 4, 2017. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr17-28.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #13 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2017-10-05
Description
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2008-2018 h3-41, h3-45, h3-45 vip, x3-45, x3-45 vip, x3-45 vip entertainer, and xl2 motor coaches. The fuel tank cradle supports may have gaps at the points where the cradle connects to the coach frame, which can allow the attachment bolts to loosen and fail causing the fuel tank to fall from the vehicle.
Consequence
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, it could be a road hazard and the vehicle would stall. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will correct the fuel tank cradle mounting, free of charge. The recall began on december 4, 2017. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr17-28.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #14 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2017-10-05
Description
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2008-2018 h3-41, h3-45, h3-45 vip, x3-45, x3-45 vip, x3-45 vip entertainer, and xl2 motor coaches. The fuel tank cradle supports may have gaps at the points where the cradle connects to the coach frame, which can allow the attachment bolts to loosen and fail causing the fuel tank to fall from the vehicle.
Consequence
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, it could be a road hazard and the vehicle would stall. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will correct the fuel tank cradle mounting, free of charge. The recall began on december 4, 2017. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr17-28.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #15 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
Posted on: 2023-12-26
Description
Prevost car (us) inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2014 and 2018 h3-41, 2013-2024 h3-45, 2012-2024 x3-45, and 2017-2023 x3-45 commuter vehicles. The red beacon lighting on the threshold warning system (tws) may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 403, platform lift systems.
Consequence
Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Prevost will replace the red beacons, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed february 6, 2024. A second notice will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr24-03.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.