2008 PREVOST H3-41 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 PREVOST H3-41
The 2008 PREVOST H3-41 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by PREVOST CARS, INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 PREVOST H3-41
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2008 PREVOST H3-41, potentially affecting up to 2,430 vehicles.
Recall 15V122000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
| 455 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 13V039000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| 1,033 vehicles affected
Defect: Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 X3-45, H3-41 and H3-45 coaches, model year 2011-2013 H3-45 VIP coaches, model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP coaches, and model year 2009-2013 XLII-45 Entertainer coaches manufactured from May 16, 2007, through March 14, 2013 and equipped with Volvo engines. Certain conditions may cause the affected coaches to go into a software mode that would...
Consequence: Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Prevost will notify owners and dealers will remedy will the affected coaches, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-831-2046.
View full details →Recall 10V117000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 280 vehicles affected
Defect: PREVOST HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 MOTOR COACHES FITTED WITH RICON PUBLIC USE LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE TONGUE OF THE BELT IS FULLY ENGAGED AND LATCHED IN THE BUCKLE. RICON HAS DISCOVERED, HOWEVER, THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR TO...
Consequence: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.
Remedy: PREVOST COACH IS WORKING WITH RICON AND PREVOST WILL BE HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN THROUGH SAFETY RECALL (SR10-19). PREVOST WILL PROVIDE CUSTOMERS WITH A WARNING DECAL AND A DVD-BASED TRAINING AID. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2010....
View full details →Recall 08V597000 — SEATS
| 81 vehicles affected
Defect: PREVOST IS RECALLING 81 MY 2008-2009 X3-45, H3-41, AND H3-45 MOTOR COACHES. DURING PRODUCTION THE WRONG GRADE 5 BOLTS WERE USED TO INSTALL THE PEDESTAL OF THE PASSENGER SEAT. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE BOLTS WOULD BREAK AT INSTALLATION OR DURING THE NORMAL USE OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOLTS WITH THE CORRECT SPECIFIED BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-831-5432.
View full details →Recall 08V448000 — STRUCTURE
| 189 vehicles affected
Defect: PREVOST IS RECALLING 189 MY 2008-2009 XLII-45, XLII-45E, X3-45 MOTOR HOMES AND H3-41, H3-45, AND VIP MOTOR COACHES. DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ESCAPE HATCH RETAINING BOLTS, THESE BOLTS CAN BREAK.
Consequence: IF THE BOLTS BREAK, THE ESCAPE HATCH CAN FALL DOWN ON TO THE ROADWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE OR A CRASH.
Remedy: PREVOST WILL PROVIDE PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-883-3391.
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2008 PREVOST H3-41
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 PREVOST H3-41.
Safety Rating for the 2008 PREVOST H3-41
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 PREVOST H3-41 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 PREVOST H3-41
PREVOST CARS, INC. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 PREVOST H3-41. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IS-20906 — EQUIPMENT
Plexiglass Shield Behind Driver H3 Series
IS-17910A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY (MCD) REPLACEMENT
IS-16903 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This instruction sheet explains how to replace the two older generation (brush type) condenser fans by four newer style (brushless) fans.
SCI11-11 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PREVOST: KIDDE FIRE EXTINGUISHER CONTROL HEAD REPLACEMENT. *KB UPDATED 5/9/2012. *KB
WB09-26 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PREVOST: ON VOLVO D13 ENGINES DASHBOARD 'CHECK ENGINE' WARNING LAMP COULD COME ON DUE TO CODE PID 171. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL MTH XLII-45E BUS SHELLS MODEL YEAR 2009. *JS
WB07-12 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
REPLACE THE PIPE CONNECTING THE TURBOCOMPRESSOR TO THE CHARGE AIR COOLER. POSSIBILITY THAT THE PIPE STRIKES AGAINST THE RADIATOR FAN DRIVE MECHANISM SUPPORT. ABRASION OR PERFORATION COULD RESULT AND THUS RESULT IN DAMAGE TO DIESEL PARTICULATE OR LOSS OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL VIP-45 MTH. MODEL YEAR 2007. *JS
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 PREVOST H3-41
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PREVOST H3-41
- 2003 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2004 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2005 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2006 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2007 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2008 PREVOST H3-41 (current)
- 2009 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2010 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2011 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2012 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2013 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