2005 PREVOST H3-41 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 PREVOST H3-41
The 2005 PREVOST H3-41 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR, STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by PREVOST CARS, INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2005 PREVOST H3-41
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2005 PREVOST H3-41, potentially affecting up to 1,458 vehicles.
Recall 08V007000 — EQUIPMENT
| 392 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH ZF/ARENS ASTRONIC SHIFT SELECTORS, A CELL PHONE PLACED IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE SHIFTER TOUCH PAD COULD CAUSE THE DISPLAY TO CHANGE FROM 'R' (REVERSE) TO 'D' (DRIVE) SHOULD THE PHONE RECEIVE A CALL.
Consequence: THIS INTERFERENCE CAN CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO NOT OPERATE OR CAUSE IMPROPER SHIFTING, AS FORWARD GEAR CAN BE ENGAGED FROM NEUTRAL ONLY, IF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STOPPED, AND IF THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS BEEN DEPRESSED. IF THE MALFUNCTION OCCURS WHILE 'R' (REVERSE) IS BEING SELECTED, THE SHIFTER MAY POSSIBLY CHANGE TO 'D' (DRIVE), INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: PREVOST WILL MAIL STICKERS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THEIR OWNERS AND WILL ALSO ARRANGE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE UPGRADED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-831-5432.
View full details →Recall 05V516000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| 123 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MULTIPLEX MOTOR COACHES, THE WIPER MOTOR THERMAL PROTECTION IS STOPPING THE MOTOR WHEN THE WIPERS ARE FUNCTIONING FOR A LONG TIME IN SECOND SPEED.
Consequence: DEPENDING ON THE OCCURRENCE AND WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIPER HARNESS AND A NEW MULTIPLEX PROGRAM WILL BE DOWNLOADED IN ALL COACHES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-831-2046.
View full details →Recall 05V107000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
| 943 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 PREVOST H3-41
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 PREVOST H3-41.
Safety Rating for the 2005 PREVOST H3-41
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 PREVOST H3-41 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 PREVOST H3-41
PREVOST CARS, INC. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 PREVOST H3-41. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IS-12008 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This Instruction Sheet explains how to repalce 062720 AND 063344 AC MODULES, that are obsolete and replaced by a new module and harness.
WB08-07 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
IMPROVED AIR CIRCULATION ON H3 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH WCL AND SLIDING DOOR. IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE PASSENGERS COMFORT IT IS NECESSARY TO INCREASE THE AIR CIRCULATION IN THE OVERHEAD COMPARTMENT AS WELL AS BEHIND THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT DOOR. *JS
WB07-05 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
PREVOST: REMOVE ZF TRANSMISSION NEUTRAL POSITION RELAY ON H3 MULTIPLEX VEHICLES. RELAY INDICATING THAT ZF TRANSMISSION IS IN NEUTRAL POSITION MUST BE REMOVED TO AVOID FUSE BURNING AND TO BE STANDARDIZED WITH OTHER VEHICLES. *JS
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 PREVOST H3-41
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PREVOST H3-41
- 2000 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2001 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2002 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2003 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2004 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2005 PREVOST H3-41 (current)
- 2006 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2007 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2008 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2009 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2010 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
Other PREVOST Models
- PREVOST XLII-40MTH — 4 total complaints
- PREVOST H3-45 — 3 total complaints
- PREVOST H345 — 3 total complaints
- PREVOST H3-40 — 2 total complaints
- PREVOST LE MIRAGE XL 2 — 2 total complaints
- PREVOST LE MIRAGE XL-45 — 2 total complaints
- PREVOST H3-45VIP — 1 total complaint
- PREVOST LE MIRAGE — 1 total complaint