1994 Prevost H3-41
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
Have the VIN?
Vehicles › Prevost › H3-41 › 1994
These records cover every 1994 Prevost H3-41. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
6 recalls name the 1994 Prevost H3-41. Newest first.
Vehicle description: transit coaches. the reinforcement brackets were not welded on the tag axle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will weld the brackets on the tab axle.
Vehicle description: transit coaches. the alternator and battery cables were not properly installed.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause the nuts to loosen over a period of time causing a short circuit and possible fire hazard.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, remove and re-install the alternator and battery cables.
Vehicle description: transit buses with drive axle equipped with drum brakes only. the design of the differential cross-member reinforcement can crack under certain applications.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could reduce the steering capability making it difficult for the driver to do accurate turns.
Remedy
Dealers will install two other reinforcements to solidify the cross-member assembly.
Vehicle description: transit buses. the rear suspension forward radius rod support needs reinforcement and the radius rod retaining bolts could become loose.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the rod supports fractured, separation could occur increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will add additional reinforcement plates and check the bolts for tightness, and, if necessary, retighten these bolts.
Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle IS operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. The air dryer can become overpressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridge can separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage.
Remedy
Dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. This pressure relief valve IS intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer.
The parking brake button can be hit accidently allowing the parking brake to release.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Unintended operation of the parking brake button can allow the bus to roll freely causing a potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will install a protector over the parking brake button in order to prevent accidental release of the parking brakes.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10043984Prevost: relocating the electrical system monitor and adding fuses to wires 12BE and 24BE.
- 10043748Prevost: oil lubricated wheel hub bearings. For maximum performances and safety, ensuring that the wheel hubs are inspected daily and lubricated in regular intervals IS of the utmost importance.
- 603320Replacement of plastic brackets located in rear baggage compartment.
Every Prevost H3-41 model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.