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2012 PREVOST H3-VIP — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

7

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2012 PREVOST H3-VIP

The 2012 PREVOST H3-VIP has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Prevost Cars, Inc. for this model year.

Recalls for the 2012 PREVOST H3-VIP

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 PREVOST H3-VIP, potentially affecting up to 2,696 vehicles.

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,...

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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,...

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Owner Complaints for the 2012 PREVOST H3-VIP

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 PREVOST H3-VIP.

Safety Rating for the 2012 PREVOST H3-VIP

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 PREVOST H3-VIP in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 PREVOST H3-VIP

Prevost Cars, Inc. has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 PREVOST H3-VIP. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

IS-18903 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

This instruction sheet describes how to set the right entrance door handle configuration for handle replacement.

IS-18903 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Thisinstruction sheet explains how to set the right entrance door handle configuration for handle replacement.

MI16-17D — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Use this procedure for the removal and installation of the twin Bosch HD10 (120A or 150A) Alternators.

Mi16-15 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

The Beru sensors used on Prevost vehicles to monitor tire pressure (TPMS system) are being replaced by new Huf sensors and their corresponding stainless valves stems. Since the older and newer sensors are using different valve stems, replacement of a defective sensor on older vehicles will require the use of...

WB13-28 — STRUCTURE:BODY

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.

MI1346 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

This Maintenance Information explains that on some post EPA 2010 vehicles, it is possible for the combined charging and starting system F81 fuse to blow unexpectedly. To avoid this situation, a 3 amp diode can be added to the corresponding 24CO circuit to prevent electrical back-flow to the fuse. The...

MI13-06 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

This Maintenance Information explains that hose clamps with a smaller diameter are available to increase the adjustment range at the upper and lower radiator flexible connections and at the oil cooler connections located under the turbocharger.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 PREVOST H3-VIP

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

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