2009 PREVOST H3-45 VIP — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 PREVOST H3-45 VIP
The 2009 PREVOST H3-45 VIP 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 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Prevost Cars, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2009 PREVOST H3-45 VIP
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2009 PREVOST H3-45 VIP, potentially affecting up to 4,273 vehicles.
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 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 13V150000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 655 vehicles affected
Defect: Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP, 2006-2013 H3-45 VIP, and 2006-2011 XLII-45 coach buses equipped with window part numbers: 790612, 790613, and 790614. These vehicles were manufactured between October 31, 2003, through April 10, 2013. On the vehicles involved, the decals explaining how to open the emergency windows does not contain a step required to open the...
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the incorrect label may result in difficulty opening the emergency windows. This could increase the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the emergency window decals, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on August 1, 2013. Owners were notified that the replacement decals are available on August 30, 2013. Owners...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 PREVOST H3-45 VIP
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 PREVOST H3-45 VIP.
Safety Rating for the 2009 PREVOST H3-45 VIP
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 PREVOST H3-45 VIP in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 PREVOST H3-45 VIP
Prevost Cars, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2009 PREVOST H3-45 VIP. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IS-12143B — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This Instruction Sheet explains how to retrofit the DEF tank left side filler neck on H3 VIP motorhomes with central or small a/c system
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 PREVOST H3-45 VIP
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PREVOST H3-45 VIP
- 2006 PREVOST H3-45 VIP — 0 complaints
- 2007 PREVOST H3-45 VIP — 0 complaints
- 2008 PREVOST H3-45 VIP — 0 complaints
- 2009 PREVOST H3-45 VIP (current)
- 2010 PREVOST H3-45 VIP — 0 complaints
- 2011 PREVOST H3-45 VIP — 0 complaints
- 2012 PREVOST H3-45 VIP — 0 complaints
- 2013 PREVOST H3-45 VIP — 0 complaints
- 2014 PREVOST H3-45 VIP — 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