2012 Prevost X3-Vip
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2012 Prevost X3-Vip. Newest first.
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 H3-41 and H3-45, 2011-2016 H3-VIP, 2011-2016 X3-45 Coach vehicles, 2012-2016 X3-VIP vehicles, and 2011-2013 XL2 Entertainer vehicles. The coolant line on the affected vehicles may be missing a positioning clip, allowing the coolant line to rub against the braided fuel hose at one of the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Contact between the fuel line and the coolant line may cause a fuel leak and result in fuel spraying onto hot exhaust components increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion, replacing it as necessary. The fuel and coolant lines will be properly secured. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-418-883-3391. Prevost's number for this recall is SR16-18.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Alternator Front Bearing Failure
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation after reviewing field reports concerning alternator front bearing failures that cause elevated temperatures within the engine compartment, resulting in the fire suppression system (FSS) activating, immediately shutting the engine down, and…
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation after reviewing field reports concerning alternator front bearing failures that cause elevated temperatures within the engine compartment, resulting in the fire suppression system (FSS) activating, immediately shutting the engine down, and rendering the bus inoperable.Analysis of the data provided by Prevost Car (US) Inc. showed high failure frequency and thermal events. An immediate shutdown of the bus can increase the risk of a crash or injury of bus occupants. In response to this investigation, Prevost Car (US) Inc. and Volvo Bus Corporation decided to conduct recalls 22V-221 and 22V-222. By submitting Part 573 Defect Information Reports on April 6, 2022, Prevost Car (US) Inc. and Volvo Bus Corporation notified ODI of a safety defect in certain model year (MY) 2010-2023 Prevost H3-45; X3-45; X3-45 Com; H3-45 VIP: X3-45 VIP and 2020 Volvo 9700 vehicles; some of these buses may have experienced thermal events after failure of the alternator front bearing, because the alternator belt continues to turn the alternator after the bearing failure.These recall actions address the safety concern that led to the opening of this investigation.Therefore, with these recall actions, this investigation is closed. The recalls encompass all model and MY vehicles addressed by the investigation. However, the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist in other model or MY vehicles outside of the recall scope. The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
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.
- 10231098Improved bearings are now available to replace the original bearings used on some Prevost vehicles idler pulleys.
- 10231097ELECTRIC FAN DRIVE COOLING SYSTEM CONVERSION WITH DELCO REMY ALTERNATOR. REVISION: E Note added regarding power cable connection
- 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
- 10222380Tag axle hub flange - alternate cap screw
- 10219023STEERING GATEWAY, revision A : Cancel watch dog removal from EFD part of the instruction
- 10217314STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES : part number updates
- 10214937X3 series envirocare - ions air sanitizer
- 10214936STEERING GATEWAY Revision A Cancel watch dog removal from EFD part of the instruction
- 10214935Central hvac merv filters installation
- 10206983BOSCH HD10 ALTERNATOR DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE Revision B To avoid replacement of alternators that are in fact in good working order, perform the steps which follow to help you perform a more precise diagnosis.
- 10203697Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF ) Contamination In Fuel System, Inspection And Repair From US10 to newer engine generation
- 10201835Ront & tag axle unitized hub bearing end play verification and replacement
- 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
- 10186373Volvo i-shift transmission replacement - difference between connections at the top of the oil filter housing
- 10186372Volvo i-shift transmission replacement - difference between connections at the top of the oil filter housing
- 10184354Introducing a new engine coolant into service
- 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
- 10175309Repair instructions to address fault codes P207F-00; P20EE-00
- 10175248Repair instructions to address fault codes P207F-00 - Reductant Quality
- 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
- 10160860On the independent front suspension (IFS) of the vehicles affected by this bulletin, check and make sure that there is enough clearance between the brake hoses identified in the procedure and their respective support bracket.
- 10140540This Maintenance Information presents information about the Bitzer A/C compressor oil change interval and reminds technicians to clean the oil filter/strainer and the magnetic drain plug.
- 10131435This Maintenance Information does explain how five year old vehicles and older should be subjected to a thorough structural inspection.
- 10131433This Maintenance Information explains how to perform an inspection of the vehicle power cables. Power cables in poor condition can be the cause of failures and serious damages in the engine compartment.
- 10110717This Instruction Sheet explains how to use Retrofit kit for obsoleted small AC condensers (950018 & 950335)
- 10110703This Instruction Sheet explains how to install Keyless Keypad using either kit 069140 or 069141
- 10110657This Maintenance Information explains how to remove and install the Bosch HD10 (120A or 150A) alternator.
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