2006 PREVOST H3-41 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 PREVOST H3-41
The 2006 PREVOST H3-41 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 11 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by PREVOST CARS, INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2006 PREVOST H3-41
NHTSA has recorded 11 recalls for the 2006 PREVOST H3-41, potentially affecting up to 19,781 vehicles.
Recall 24V523000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
| 2,653 vehicles affected
Defect: Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2005-2024 X3-45, 2017-2019 and 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter, 2006-2007, 2014, and 2018 H3-41, 2005-2020 and 2022-2024 H3-45, and 2019 H3-45 VIP buses equipped with a wheelchair lift. The wheelchair platform bridging device may be too steep, which can cause the wheelchair to become unstable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the...
Consequence: An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.
Remedy: Prevost will replace the wheelchair lift bridging device, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-26.
View full details →Recall 24V523000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
| 2,653 vehicles affected
Defect: Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2005-2024 X3-45, 2017-2019 and 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter, 2006-2007, 2014, and 2018 H3-41, 2005-2020 and 2022-2024 H3-45, and 2019 H3-45 VIP buses equipped with a wheelchair lift. The wheelchair platform bridging device may be too steep, which can cause the wheelchair to become unstable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the...
Consequence: An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.
Remedy: Prevost will replace the wheelchair lift bridging device, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-26.
View full details →Recall 24V523000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
| 2,653 vehicles affected
Defect: Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2005-2024 X3-45, 2017-2019 and 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter, 2006-2007, 2014, and 2018 H3-41, 2005-2020 and 2022-2024 H3-45, and 2019 H3-45 VIP buses equipped with a wheelchair lift. The wheelchair platform bridging device may be too steep, which can cause the wheelchair to become unstable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the...
Consequence: An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.
Remedy: Prevost will replace the wheelchair lift bridging device, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-26.
View full details →Recall 24V523000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
| 2,653 vehicles affected
Defect: Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2005-2024 X3-45, 2017-2019 and 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter, 2006-2007, 2014, and 2018 H3-41, 2005-2020 and 2022-2024 H3-45, and 2019 H3-45 VIP buses equipped with a wheelchair lift. The wheelchair platform bridging device may be too steep, which can cause the wheelchair to become unstable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the...
Consequence: An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.
Remedy: Prevost will replace the wheelchair lift bridging device, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-26.
View full details →Recall 24V523000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
| 2,653 vehicles affected
Defect: Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2005-2024 X3-45, 2017-2019 and 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter, 2006-2007, 2014, and 2018 H3-41, 2005-2020 and 2022-2024 H3-45, and 2019 H3-45 VIP buses equipped with a wheelchair lift. The wheelchair platform bridging device may be too steep, which can cause the wheelchair to become unstable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the...
Consequence: An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.
Remedy: Prevost will replace the wheelchair lift bridging device, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-26.
View full details →Recall 24V523000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
| 2,653 vehicles affected
Defect: Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2005-2024 X3-45, 2017-2019 and 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter, 2006-2007, 2014, and 2018 H3-41, 2005-2020 and 2022-2024 H3-45, and 2019 H3-45 VIP buses equipped with a wheelchair lift. The wheelchair platform bridging device may be too steep, which can cause the wheelchair to become unstable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the...
Consequence: An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.
Remedy: Prevost will replace the wheelchair lift bridging device, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-26.
View full details →Recall 24V523000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
| 2,653 vehicles affected
Defect: Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2005-2024 X3-45, 2017-2019 and 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter, 2006-2007, 2014, and 2018 H3-41, 2005-2020 and 2022-2024 H3-45, and 2019 H3-45 VIP buses equipped with a wheelchair lift. The wheelchair platform bridging device may be too steep, which can cause the wheelchair to become unstable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the...
Consequence: An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.
Remedy: Prevost will replace the wheelchair lift bridging device, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-26.
View full details →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 07V371000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 686 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK CAUSING A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE DELAY OR FAILURE IN APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: PREVOST IS WORKING WITH BENDIX TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 07E037). BENDIX WILL INSTALL A CHECK VALVE REPAIR KIT FOR THE AFFECTED SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY...
View full details →Recall 06V243000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
| 9 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 BRAKE VALVES, THE CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE VALVE CAVITY MAY NOT PROPERLY SET, CAUSING INTERNAL AIR LEAKAGE. IF THE CHECK VALVE DOES NOT PROPERLY SEAT, THE RESULTING LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
Consequence: THE DELAYED PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VALVES AND REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 418-831-2046.
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2006 PREVOST H3-41
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 PREVOST H3-41.
Safety Rating for the 2006 PREVOST H3-41
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 PREVOST H3-41 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 PREVOST H3-41
PREVOST CARS, INC. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 PREVOST H3-41. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MI20-19A — EQUIPMENT
Rev A: Mention added concerning DDC Series 60 engine SCA requirement
IS-08006A — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
This instruction sheet explains how to relocate engine door gas spring.
SCI09-28 — SEAT BELTS
PREVOST: INSTALLING THREE-POINT PASSENGER SEAT RESTRAINT SYSTEM. THE PURPOSE OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE IS TO FACILITATE THE JOB AND TO HELP IDENTIFY THE DIFFICULT AREAS. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS HE-41 AND HE-45 COACHES MODEL YEARS 1998-2008; MODEL XLII AND X3-45 COACHES MODEL YEARS 1998-2008. *JS
MI07-06 — SUSPENSION
PREVOST: NEW FIXING HARDWARE FOR THE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE LINK ROD. THERE IS A POSSIBILTY THAT THE LINK ROD THAT CONNECTS THE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE TO THE DRIVE AXELS SUPPORT FRAME COMES APART WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. MODEL VIP-45MTH MODEL YEAR 2004 ALSO INCLUDED. *JS
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 PREVOST H3-41
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PREVOST H3-41
- 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 — 0 complaints
- 2006 PREVOST H3-41 (current)
- 2007 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2008 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2009 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2010 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2011 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