5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - 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 #3 - 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 #4 - 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 #5 - 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.