9 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - 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 #3 - 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 #4 - 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 #5 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2019-02-26
Description
Prevost cars, inc is recalling certain 2015-2018 x3-45 vip, x3-45 vip entertainer, x3-45 passenger, h3-45 vip, and h3-45 passenger coaches and motorhomes equipped with specific fire suppression systems. The actuator of the fire extinguisher system may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent.
Consequence
If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Corrective Action
Prevost cars will notify owners, and the fire suppression system manufacturer will inspect the systems, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began april 15, 2019. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr19-03.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - ENGINE
Posted on: 2019-08-01
Description
Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2017-2020 x3-45 coach, commuter, vip, and vip entertainer buses, and h3-45 coach and vip buses. Under certain conditions, such as high altitude and heavy climbing, the engine may overheat and shutdown.
Consequence
If the engine unexpectedly shuts down, passengers may have to be transferred to another vehicle on the side of the road, increasing the risk of an injury. If the engine unexpectedly shuts down while the vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners and will update the engine software, free of charge. The prevost issued owners an interim notification on september 27, 2019. The recall began december 19, 2019. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
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 - EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION:SENSORS
Posted on: 2023-02-27
Description
Prevost car (us) inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2018-2023 h3-45 motor coaches and h3-45 vip motorhomes. The automatic fire suppression system (afss) optical fire sensor positioned in the engine compartment's lower region may corrode and malfunction. In this event, the afss may give a false warning to the driver, command an unwarranted engine shutdown, and release a chemical fire extinguishing agent in the engine compartment.
Consequence
The activation of the automatic fire suppression system can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled coach may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Corrective Action
Prevost will inspect the vehicles, install spacers between the optical fire sensor and bracket, and replace the optical fire sensor, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 15, 2023. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr23-05.
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.
DEFECT #8 - EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION:SENSORS
Posted on: 2023-02-27
Description
Prevost car (us) inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2018-2023 h3-45 motor coaches and h3-45 vip motorhomes. The automatic fire suppression system (afss) optical fire sensor positioned in the engine compartment's lower region may corrode and malfunction. In this event, the afss may give a false warning to the driver, command an unwarranted engine shutdown, and release a chemical fire extinguishing agent in the engine compartment.
Consequence
The activation of the automatic fire suppression system can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled coach may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Corrective Action
Prevost will inspect the vehicles, install spacers between the optical fire sensor and bracket, and replace the optical fire sensor, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 15, 2023. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr23-05.
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.
DEFECT #9 - EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION:SENSORS
Posted on: 2023-02-27
Description
Prevost car (us) inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2018-2023 h3-45 motor coaches and h3-45 vip motorhomes. The automatic fire suppression system (afss) optical fire sensor positioned in the engine compartment's lower region may corrode and malfunction. In this event, the afss may give a false warning to the driver, command an unwarranted engine shutdown, and release a chemical fire extinguishing agent in the engine compartment.
Consequence
The activation of the automatic fire suppression system can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled coach may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Corrective Action
Prevost will inspect the vehicles, install spacers between the optical fire sensor and bracket, and replace the optical fire sensor, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 15, 2023. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr23-05.
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.