2008 Prevost H3-45 Vip
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2008 Prevost H3-45 Vip. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 XLII, X3-45, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP vehicles manufactured July 5, 2007, to May 11, 2012. The affected vehicles may be missing a fuel line locating clip, allowing the fuel line to rub against the braided coolant hose.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion, replacing it as necessary, and will properly secure the fuel line and coolant line, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-418-883-3391. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-04.
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2013 X3-45, 2012-2014 H3-45, 2008 H3-45 VIP, 2005 XL2, and 2006-2011 XL2-45 Entertainer buses equipped with super single tires. The cold inflation pressure shown on the certification plate is higher than the specification for the super single tires installed on the rear axle, which may lead to…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Tire overinflation may reduce traction, braking ability and handling, increasing the the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification plate, free of charge. The recallbegan on November 22, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's recall number is SR13-61.
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP, 2006-2013 H3-45 VIP, and 2006-2011 XLII-45 coach buses equipped with window part numbers: 790612, 790613, and 790614. These vehicles were manufactured between October 31, 2003, through April 10, 2013. On the vehicles involved, the decals explaining how to open the emergency windows does not…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash, the incorrect label may result in difficulty opening the emergency windows. This could increase the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the emergency window decals, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on August 1, 2013. Owners were notified that the replacement decals are available on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558. Prevost's campaign recall number is SR13-26.
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.
- 11003159Sway bar collars improvement. Revision A : Add front sway bar support replacement and change bolts lenght.
- 10248275Sway bar collars improvement
- 10238418Kit power steering tank convertion cummins to zf with D13 engine
- 10231098Improved bearings are now available to replace the original bearings used on some Prevost vehicles idler pulleys.
- 10231093STEERING GATEWAY. Revision B - PIN 2 and 10 were inverted on connector A139
- 10228667Air Tanks Draining Sequence. Revision: B - General Update
- 10226928Air Tanks Draining Sequence. Revision: A - Erroneous Secondary & Accessory tanks location.
- 10226927Air Tanks Draining Sequence
- 10226925Halogen to LED fog light replacement kit. Revision: C - Advanced kits canceled
- 10217314STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES : part number updates
- 10214935Central hvac merv filters installation
- 10199007STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES: Periodically, circumstances arise requiring operators to temporarily park a coach in storage. Whether it is a few weeks or several months, sporadic out of service times or a full stop, Prevost recommends following the guidelines in this document during times when: The coach can be operated on a regular/weekly basis while in storage. The coach will be in storage for an extended period without any operation. The coach will return to service following an extended period of downtime.
- 10199002Central hvac merv filters installation reva
- 10188231Introducing a new engine coolant into prevost service center network
- 10186398Rev A: Mention added concerning DDC Series 60 engine SCA requirement
- 10184354Introducing a new engine coolant into service
- 10184353Revision : A Torque value reduced
- 10181758Fan clutch plate bolts re-torquing
- 10180542Engine Exhaust Gas Recirculation Differential Pressure - Mechanical system not responding properly US13 US20 Emissions
- 10179434STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES Revision: B Parts added to Suggested Material 08-10-2020
- 10177808JERKY, NOISY OR HARD TO TURN STEERING GEARBOX. HYDRAULIC END LIMITER ADJUSTMENT. All models equipped with RB Bosch/ZF Servocom or Servocomtronic steering gearbox
- 10176961STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES: Rev A: 21516229 replaced by 23381562 20523393 replaced by 21454749 800383 removed 611471 replaced by 611360 70376808 replaced by 21036050 21396642 replaced by 20967831
- 10174680Prevost vehicle disinfection procedure
- 10174679Storage and startup guidelines - all prevost vehicles & volvo 9700
- 10173171Added: Power cables for L.H. side alternator & fan drive breaker box
- 10171979This instruction sheets explains how to replace the fuel tank on H-series vehicles. (Replacing older series tanks by newer model)
- 10165715This instruction sheet explains how to replace halogen fog light to led's
- 10161729Mp-1000 multimedia player installation
- 10124241Explains that improved bearings are now available to replace the original bearings used on some Prevost vehicles idler pulleys.
- 10124096On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, the equipment used to tighten the wheel lugs in a visit to one of our Service Center between November 2014 and June 2015, was found to be out of specification, possibly delivering a torque value inferior to the specified 450 to 500 ft-lb (610 to 680 Nm). Please verify and correct as necessary the wheel lug torque on the concerned vehicles, or bring the vehicle at a Prevost Service Center for verification at your earliest convenience.
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