2002 Prevost H3-41
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2002 Prevost H3-41. Newest first.
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain Prevost buses. Please see the above list of models. The entrance door is missing the emergency exit operating instruction label. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Missing instructions may prevent or delay passengers from evacuating the bus during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Prevost will replace the emergency exit label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR26-19.
On certain motor coaches and motor homes, the power steering hose can rub in the engine compartment and in the spare tire compartment which will cause a power steering hose break down.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loss of steering control can cause a vehicle crash without prior notice.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the hoses and replace them if there IS evidence of wear free of charge. the recall began on march 30, 2005. owners may contact prevost at 418-831-5432.
On certain motor coaches and motor homes, the steering columns may be missing the lower bolt and nut. a replacement bolt and nut was installed to correct this situation on the production line. if a replacement bolt has been used and not tightened properly, the column may come out of the input shaft when the steering column adjustment mechanism IS used.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In such a case, a loss of steering would occur.
Remedy
Dealers will verify the size of the bolt and nut and replace them if needed. owner notification began april 4, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1-418-831-5432.
On certain coaches and bus shells equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace these pedals. owner notification began december 20, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1-418-831-5432.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Power steering hose leakage
This investigation was opened as the result of odi'sreview of prevost service bulletin, wb04-10,issued in december 2004 and titled inspection and replacement of power steering pressure hose.the bulletin addressed the possibility that power steering assist could be lost due to a power steering pressure hose failure.the…
This investigation was opened as the result of odi'sreview of prevost service bulletin, wb04-10,issued in december 2004 and titled inspection and replacement of power steering pressure hose.the bulletin addressed the possibility that power steering assist could be lost due to a power steering pressure hose failure.the bulletin instructed the dealer to inspect, replace, and repositioned the hoses throughout the vehicle.as a result of odi's investigation, prevost has agreed to conducta safety recall to inspect the power steering hoses for signs of abrading and to replace certain power steering hoses on the subject vehicles.a copy of the safety recall IS attached.this action resolves the issues raised by this investigation. Accordingly, this investigation IS closed.
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.
- 10082962Explains how to use kit #374835 to replace former hot water valve assembly #373729.
- 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.
- 10012074Inspection & replacement of power steering pressure hose. Prevost.
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