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2011 PREVOST H3-41 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

6

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

7

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2011 PREVOST H3-41

The 2011 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 EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Prevost Cars, Inc. for this model year.

Recalls for the 2011 PREVOST H3-41

NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2011 PREVOST H3-41, potentially affecting up to 13,529 vehicles.

Recall 17V737000 — EQUIPMENT

| 2,306 vehicles affected

Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2010-2018 H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 Commuter, X3-45 VIP, and X3-45 VIP Entertainer vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the...

Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2018. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046, or Kidde customer service toll free...

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Recall 17V618000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

| 3,163 vehicles affected

Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2008-2018 H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 VIP, X3-45 VIP Entertainer, and XL2 motor coaches. The fuel tank cradle supports may have gaps at the points where the cradle connects to the coach frame, which can allow the attachment bolts to loosen and fail causing the fuel tank to fall from the vehicle.

Consequence: If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, it could be a road hazard and the vehicle would stall. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will correct the fuel tank cradle mounting, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-28.

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Recall 15V348000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

| 452 vehicles affected

Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 X3-45, XLII-45, H3-41, and H3-45 coaches manufactured November 30, 2009, to August 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the wires for the Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) Linear Thermal Detector (LTD) may be damaged by temperatures in the engine compartment.

Consequence: The damaged wires may activate the AFSS and shutdown the engine, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the AFSS LTD wiring, free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-800-463-7738. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-30.

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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...

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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.

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Recall 13V055000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

| 6,120 vehicles affected

Defect: Prevost is recalling certain model year 1993 thru 2013 model H3-40, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP Prevost coaches manufactured from December 1993 through February 12, 2013. Under certain conditions, the drag link collar position combined with an over torque of the collar retaining bolt may create a contact with the pitman arm.

Consequence: This contact may cause the turnbuckle to fracture without warning. If the drag link turnbuckle breaks while the vehicle is in use, stability and vehicle control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected drag link, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888.

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Owner Complaints for the 2011 PREVOST H3-41

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 PREVOST H3-41.

Safety Rating for the 2011 PREVOST H3-41

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 PREVOST H3-41 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 PREVOST H3-41

Prevost Cars, Inc. has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 PREVOST H3-41. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

MI18-02A — EQUIPMENT

ENGINE OIL & FILTER CHANGE INTERVALS - VOLVO D13 ENGINE, FROM US10 Revision: A Updated for OBD20 engines

P021700 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Repair instructions to address fault codes P021700 Engine Coolant Over Temperature Condition

MI16-17G — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Maintenance Information explains how to remove and install the Bosch HD10 (120A or 150A) alternators

MI16-08B — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Maintenance Information presentes the new method of locking the electromagnetic clutch in the event of a failure. These new electromagnetic clutches will feature locking tabs in replacement of the locking bolts.

IS-17907 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This instruction sheet explains how to install the Volvo Electronic Logging Device (ELD)

IS-11003E — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Instruction sheet explains how to remplace MASTER ID? WITH ?MCM? Module

WB13-60 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, a software update for the Volvo I-Shift transmission is required. Software update has for effect to improve the gear change process to avoid clashing and wear on the split gear. This software update is necessary on all I-shift transmission up to but not...

NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 PREVOST H3-41

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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