2012 Prevost Xlii
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2012 Prevost Xlii. Newest first.
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 2011-2012 XLII and X3 shell converted coaches manufactured with an Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) pressure tank in the engine compartment. In the affected vehicles, due to engine compartment temperatures, the AFSS pressure relief tank may discharge its fire extinguishing agent.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the AFSS tank discharges and there is a vehicle fire, the Automatic Fire Suppression System will be unavailable to assist in extinguishing the vehicle fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the pressure relief tank, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contract Prevost at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number associated with this recall is SR14-16.
Prevost IS recalling certain model year 2012 vip45, X3-45, and xlii vehicles. the steering gearbox bolts may be too long to have been sufficiently torqued.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Over time, the steering gearbox bolts may start to loosen, leading to reduced steering function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners and dealers will replace the bolts, free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin during august 2012. owners may contact prevost car inc., service department toll-free at 1-866-870-2046 or 1-418-831-2046.
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.
- 10248275Sway bar collars improvement
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 10057547Prevost: information regarding base of the master relay installed, showing signs of corrosion, in the vehicle battery box of coaches 2010-2013, entertainer 2011-2013 and vip motorhomes 2012-2013.
- 10052387Prevost: to increase vehicle's performance, a modification of hose clamp for cooling system connection, IS recommended. Models 2010-13 H3, 2010-13 H3 vip converted, 2010-13 X3, 2012-13 X3 vip converted, 2010-13 mth XL2 entertainer, 2011 mth XL2 converted.
- 10051595Prevost: information being provided regarding the replacement of dipstick on certain coaches. Models 2009-2013 H3-45, H3-41, X3-45, xl11-45, X3-45.
- 10050059Prevost: if rubbing found on 4 inch od turbo outlet pipe, after closing support bracket, then to increase clearance between involved components, a modification of support bracket must be performed. No model or model years listed. Models 2011-2013 X3-45, xlii shells, X3-45 vip shells. Updated 3/21/13.
- 10045699Prevost: corrective measure for the egr valve IS necessary because of the unnecessary presence of o-rings, which may prevent free valve actuation. Egr valve can be replaced with latest version. Models 2012-13 H3-41, h3-h45 coaches, H3-45 vip motorhomes, X3-45 coaches, xlii shells, X3-45 vip motorhomes.
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