Prevost H3-41 Coach — Accessories
High risk
Nov 20, 2017
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain buses equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Als
Also affects: Prevost Xl2-45 Entertainer, Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost X3-45 Coach, Prevost X3-45 Vip
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 3, 2017
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles, the fuel tank cradle bolts could loosen and fail. If this occurs, the fuel cradle and fuel tank could drop to the ground, which could disable the vehicle, incr
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost X3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 4, 2016
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, due to a missing clip a coolant line could rub against a braided fuel hose at the AHI 7th injector. Over time, this could cause the fuel hose to become comprom
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost X3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Accessories
High risk
May 29, 2015
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain buses outfitted with Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) Linear Thermal Detectors (LTD), the routing of the wiring for these systems could be compromised by normal
Also affects: Prevost Xl2-45 Entertainer, Prevost X3-45 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Accessories
High risk
Feb 26, 2015
Model years: 2014, 2015
On certain buses, the handheld Kidde plastic valve disposable fire extinguisher may not function as designed. In certain instances, the extinguisher may fail to fully discharge whe
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Vip, Prevost X3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Steering
High risk
Apr 26, 2013
Model years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, the drag link adjustment collar bolt could contact the pitman arm. As such, the drag link turnbuckle could fracture and fail. A sudden loss of steering control
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Other
High risk
Feb 19, 2013
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, the engine calibration for the “limp home” mode was inadvertently set too high at 1750 rpm instead of 1200 rpm. Should the “limp home” mode be activated, the i
Also affects: Prevost X3-45 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost Xl2-45 Entertainer Coach Shell, Prevost H3-45 Vip Coach Shell, Prevost X3-45 Vip
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Other
High risk
Jan 17, 2013
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, the thermal detector could become damaged, causing inadvertent activation of the Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System (AFSS), which would result in
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost X3-45 Coach, Prevost Xl2-45 Motorhome
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Other
High risk
Jun 28, 2012
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal throttle position sensor could fail. A faulty throttle position sensor will send a permanent idle signal to the Engine Control Unit (ECU)
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost Xl2-45 Entertainer Coach Shell, Prevost X3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Other
High risk
Mar 23, 2010
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles equipped with a Ricon F9 series cassette wheelchair lift, an improperly manufactured switch in the wheelchair lift restraint buckle may allow operation of the l
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost X3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Steering
High risk
May 29, 2009
Model years: 2010
Certain aftermarket replacement steering drag link tie rod ends may have been manufactured incorrectly. In certain heavy loading conditions the tie rod end could break, which may r
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Steering
High risk
May 28, 2009
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, the steering drag link tie rod end may have been manufactured incorrectly. In certain heavy loading conditions the tie rod end could break, which may result in
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost X3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Other
High risk
Nov 12, 2008
Model years: 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles, the screws fixing the passenger seats pedestal assembly to the floor rail system may not be to specifications and may break. If the letter "P" is present on to
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost X3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Other
High risk
Sep 30, 2008
Model years: 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles the bolts used in the installation of the roof escape hatch could fracture during opening of the hatch for ventilation. If the bolts break, the escape hatch can
Also affects: Prevost Vip-45 Motorhome, Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost X3-45 Coach, Prevost Xl2-45 Motorhome
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Brakes
High risk
Sep 4, 2007
Model years: 2006, 2007
On certain vehicles, the internal rubber check valve inside the Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve can become deformed over time. The effect of this defect is intermittent a
Also affects: Prevost X3-45 Coach, Prevost Xl2-45 Entertainer Coach Shell, Prevost Xl2-45 Motorhome, Prevost H3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jan 9, 2007
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain coaches equipped with ZF-Astronic transmissions, a cell phone placed in the proximity of the shifter touch pad could cause the display to change from R (Reverse) to 2 (s
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost X3-45 Coach, Prevost Xl2-45 Coach
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Brakes
High risk
Oct 4, 2006
Model years: 2006
On certain motor coaches, a check valve inside the spring brake modulating valve may not properly seat causing internal air leakage. The leakage can result in delayed application o
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost X3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Electrical
High risk
Nov 24, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain Multiplex coaches, the wiper motor thermal protection is stopping the motor when the wipers are functioning for a long time in second speed. Depending on the occurrence
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Steering
High risk
Mar 24, 2005
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, premature power steering pressure hose wear may cause a fluid leak. Such a leak would eventually result in a noise from the starving steering pump and increase
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost Xl2-45 Coach, Prevost Xl2-45 Entertainer Coach Shell
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Suspension
High risk
Sep 14, 2004
Model years: 2004
The radius rod support pins, installed on the front suspension of I-beam equipped vehicles and on the rear suspension of all vehicles, may contain cracks. If the radius rod support
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Vip, Prevost Xl2-40 Motorhome, Prevost Xl2-45 Coach, Prevost Xl2-45 Entertainer Coach Shell
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Steering
High risk
Mar 28, 2003
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, the upper and lower steering column may be missing a bolt and nut missing. This could cause the steering column to slip out of the mating shaft when the column
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Vip, Prevost Xl-45 Bus Shell, Prevost Xl2-40 Bus Shell, Prevost Xl2-45 Coach
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Electrical
High risk
Jan 25, 2002
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001
Certain transit buses equipped with Vanner 60 series battery equalizers. The equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system. Without
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Vip, Prevost Xl Coach, Prevost Xl2-45 Coach
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Other
High risk
Dec 24, 2001
Model years: 2001, 2002
Certain vehicles equipped with Williams Controls electronic throttle control pedal could experience a weld failure on the base plate. This would cause the engine to return to idle.
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Vip, Prevost Xl2-45 Coach
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Suspension
High risk
Jan 16, 2001
Model years: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
On certain vehicles with high mileage or subjected to severe working conditions, the tag axle may deveop fatigue cracks and eventually a tag axle failure. This could have adverse e
Also affects: Prevost H3-40 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost M5e Bus Shell, Prevost Xl-40 Bus Shell, Prevost Xl-45 Bus Shell
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Engine
High risk
Oct 23, 2000
Model years: 2000, 2001
On certain vehicles, the coolant heaters may be missing a combustion chamber (a.k.a. burner tube). When a coolant heater is defective, a flame will be noticed exiting the exhaust p
Also affects: Prevost Xl2-45 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Steering
High risk
May 16, 2000
Model years: 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles fitted with a steering column adjustment plate, the bolts fastening the steering column to the adjustment plate may fail. If all four bolts were to fail, the st
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Vip Coach Shell
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Structure
High risk
Jan 12, 2000
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, if a front collision should occur, there is a risk that the emergency exit window unlocking if the window stops strike the locking lever and break it. This con
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Brakes
High risk
May 14, 1999
Model years: 1999
On certain vehicles, the pneumatic brake line hoses may have been manufactured using heater hose material instead of brake line hose material. Heater hoses are not appropriate for
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Vip Coach Shell, Prevost M Bus Shell, Prevost M5 Bus Shell, Prevost M5e Bus Shell
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Electrical
High risk
Jul 22, 1998
Model years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
THE NUTS FIXING THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY CABLES WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED BEFORE BEING TORQUED. THE NUTS COULD BECOME LOOSE OVER TIME WHICH COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT ON T
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost M Bus Shell, Prevost M5 Bus Shell, Prevost Me Bus Shell, Prevost Vip-45 Motorhome
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Suspension
High risk
Jul 20, 1998
Model years: 1998, 1999
THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION RADIUS ROD LOCKING TAB PLATE BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN LUBRICATED BEFORE THE PROPER TORQUE WAS APPLIED. IMPROPER TORQUING MAY CAUSE LOOSENING OF THE ATT
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Vip
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Steering
High risk
Jan 20, 1998
Model years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
THE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS-MEMBER REINFORCEMENT IS INADEQUATE AND COULD CRACK UNDER CERTAIN ROUGH APPLICATIONS. A FAILED CROSS-MEMBER WOULD RELEASE THE TRANSVERSE ATTACHMENT OF THE DRI
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Vip
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Structure
High risk
Jun 19, 1997
Model years: 1996, 1997
THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT THE UPPER HINGE LOCKING MECHANISM. THIS COULD CAUSE THE WINDOWS TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN OPENED
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Vip
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Structure
High risk
Jun 16, 1997
Model years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
THE FRONT LONGITUDINAL DIFFERENTIAL RADIUS ROD SUPPORT LOCATED IN THE REAR SUB-FRAME REQUIRES REINFORCEMENT. ALSO, THE BOLTS RETAINING THE FRONT LONGITUDINAL RADIUS RODS TO THE STR
Also affects: Prevost H3-40 Coach, Prevost H3-40 Vip Coach, Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Vip
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 31, 1997
Model years: 1996, 1997
TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACKREST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME MAY FAIL. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE BACKREST COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE SEAT FRAME CAUSING LOSS OF SUPPORT TO
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost Xl-40 Coach, Prevost Xl-45 Coach
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Electrical
High risk
Nov 19, 1996
Model years: 1997
THE GROUND STUDS IN THE ENGINE AND BATTERY COMPARTMENTS MAY OFFER INADEQUATE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY. DUE TO THE EXPLOSIVE NATURE OF THE GASES PRODUCED BY THE BATTERIES DURING STAR
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost Vip-45 Motorhome
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Brakes
High risk
Jul 21, 1995
Model years: 1994, 1995
IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SYSTEM SAVER 1000 AIR DRYER MAY BECOME OVERPRESSURIZED CAUSING THE AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING BASE. THE SEPARATED CARTRIDGE MAY CA
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost Le Mirage Xl-40 Coach, Prevost Le Mirage Xl-45 Coach, Prevost Xl-40 Coach, Prevost Xl-45 Coach
Prevost H3-41 Coach — Brakes
High risk
Feb 3, 1995
Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
BUS RIDERS MAY INADVERTENTLY RELEASE THE PARKING BRAKE BUTTON BY CONTACTING IT WITH PACKAGES OR PURSES ETC. CORRECTION: A PROTECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE PARKING BRAKE BUTTON.
Also affects: Prevost Marathon, Prevost Prestige, Prevost Le Mirage, Prevost Xl-40 Coach, Prevost Xl-45 Coach
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