2012 PREVOST H3-41 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
8
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 PREVOST H3-41
The 2012 PREVOST H3-41 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Prevost Cars, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 PREVOST H3-41
NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2012 PREVOST H3-41, potentially affecting up to 16,907 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...
View full details →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.
View full details →Recall 16V133000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
| 1,348 vehicles affected
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 H3-41 and H3-45, 2011-2016 H3-VIP, 2011-2016 X3-45 Coach vehicles, 2012-2016 X3-VIP vehicles, and 2011-2013 XL2 Entertainer vehicles. The coolant line on the affected vehicles may be missing a positioning clip, allowing the coolant line to rub against the braided fuel hose at one of the injectors.
Consequence: Contact between the fuel line and the coolant line may cause a fuel leak and result in fuel spraying onto hot exhaust components increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion, replacing it as necessary. The fuel and coolant lines will be properly secured. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 20,...
View full details →Recall 16V133000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
| 1,348 vehicles affected
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 H3-41 and H3-45, 2011-2016 H3-VIP, 2011-2016 X3-45 Coach vehicles, 2012-2016 X3-VIP vehicles, and 2011-2013 XL2 Entertainer vehicles. The coolant line on the affected vehicles may be missing a positioning clip, allowing the coolant line to rub against the braided fuel hose at one of the injectors.
Consequence: Contact between the fuel line and the coolant line may cause a fuel leak and result in fuel spraying onto hot exhaust components increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion, replacing it as necessary. The fuel and coolant lines will be properly secured. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 20,...
View full details →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.
View full details →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 13V650000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| 682 vehicles affected
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP motorhomes, H3 VIP motorhomes and XLII-45 Entertainers and model year 2012-2014 model year X3-45, H3-41, H3-45 coaches manufactured June 6, 2011, through May 17, 2013, equipped with JAKO windshield wiper motors, model SWF403195. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor housing may crack resulting in a loss...
Consequence: Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and any affected windshield wiper motor will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's number for this recall...
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 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 PREVOST H3-41
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 PREVOST H3-41.
Safety Rating for the 2012 PREVOST H3-41
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 PREVOST H3-41 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 PREVOST H3-41
Prevost Cars, Inc. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 PREVOST H3-41. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IS-19900J — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ELECTRIC FAN DRIVE COOLING SYSTEM CONVERSION WITH BOSCH ALTERNATOR. REVISION : J - Note added regarding power cable connection
IS-08080B — EQUIPMENT
Sound Selector replacement, VSS04 to VSS05; When replacing a vehicle sound selector model VSS04 with a new sound selector model VSS05, an interface harness is required to connect the vehicle harness to the new sound selector model and a new VSS05 compatible radio unit must also be installed. This procedure...
MI12-04C — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Maintneance informations presents an improved harness and wiring modification procedure to avoid certain fault codes and messages.
IS-11003A — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Instruction sheet explains how to replace MASTER ID? WITH ?MCM? MODULE
WB13-28 — ENGINE
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, it may be necessary to reinforce the gas springs attachment bracket on the pantograph arm retaining the engine compartment door. Inspect the pantograph arm bracket on these vehicles following the procedure below and add a reinforcing block to the bracket as required.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 PREVOST H3-41
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PREVOST H3-41
- 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
- 2012 PREVOST H3-41 (current)
- 2013 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2014 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2015 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2016 PREVOST H3-41 — 0 complaints
- 2017 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