Prevost H3-41 2004

• Recall 101808 [USA]: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
  Marathon coach, inc. (marathon) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 marathon conversions prevost xl, and h3 motorcoaches equipped with sure power-brand battery equalizers or dc-dc converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
  marathon will notify owners, and marathon service centers will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in march 2014. Owners may contact marathon at 1-352-588-4500.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 72385 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  prevost recall no. Sr07-10.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 56812 [USA]: Depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.
  On certain multiplex motor coaches, the wiper motor thermal protection is stopping the motor when the wipers are functioning for a long time in second speed.
  dealers will install a new wiper harness and a new multiplex program will be downloaded in all coaches. The recall began on november 23, 2005. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-831-2046.
  prevost recall no.Sr05-14.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 55844 [USA]: Loss of steering control can cause a vehicle crash without prior notice.
  On certain motor coaches and motor homes, the power steering hose can rub in the engine compartment and in the spare tire compartment which will cause a power steering hose break down.
  dealers will inspect the hoses and replace them if there is evidence of wear free of charge. The recall began on march 30, 2005. Owners may contact prevost at 418-831-5432.
  prevost recall no. Sr05-07.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 34481 [USA]: Broken rod pins can cause a loss of control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
  On certain motor coaches and motor homes, cracks were found in the material used to make suspension radius rod pins.
  dealers will inspect all parts and, if necessary, replace the rod pins. The recall is expected to begin during september 2004. Customers may also contact prevost at 1-418-831-5432.
  prevost recall no. Sr04-13.Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 2013139 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles, the drag link adjustment collar bolt could contact the pitman arm. As such, the drag link turnbuckle could fracture and fail. A sudden loss of steering control could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the drag link turnbuckle assembly.

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• Recall 2008006 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  On certain coaches equipped with zf-astronic transmissions, a cell phone placed in the proximity of the shifter touch pad could cause the display to change from r (reverse) to 2 (second gear) should the phone receive a call. Regardless what the indicator displays, the transmission can only physically engage a forward gear if the vehicle is stopped and the brake pedal is depressed. However, should this occur, and the driver fails to realize the wrong gear is selected (drive instead of reverse), a vehicle crash could occur, potentially causing physical injury or death to occupants and/or bystanders. Correction: dealers will install upgraded transmission software.

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• Recall 2005073 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles, premature power steering pressure hose wear may cause a fluid leak. Such a leak would eventually result in a noise from the starving steering pump and increased steering effort. Although the power assist function of the steering would be lost, the driver would maintain steering control. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the power steering pressure hose.

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• Recall 2005374 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain multiplex coaches, the wiper motor thermal protection is stopping the motor when the wipers are functioning for a long time in second speed. Depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash. Correction: dealers will install a new wiper harness.

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• Recall 2004336 [Canada]: Suspension
  The radius rod support pins, installed on the front suspension of i-beam equipped vehicles and on the rear suspension of all vehicles, may contain cracks. If the radius rod support pins break, the driver would experience a loss of vehicle stability and control. Correction: dealers will replace cracked radius rod support pins.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Power steering hose leakage investigation # PE05012

  This investigation was opened as the result of odisreview of prevost service bulletin, wb04-10,issued in december 2004 and titled "inspection and replacement of power steering pressure hose.The bulletin addressed the possibility that power steering assist could be lost due to a power steering pressure hose failure.The bulletin instructed the dealer to inspect, replace, and repositioned the hoses throughout the vehicle.As a result of odis investigation, prevost has agreed to conducta safety recall to inspect the power steering hoses for signs of abrading and to replace certain power steering hoses on the subject vehicles.A copy of the safety recall is attached.This action resolves the issues raised by this investigation. Accordingly, this investigation is closed.
  

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• Power steering hose leakage investigation # PE05012

  This investigation was opened as the result of odisreview of prevost service bulletin, wb04-10,issued in december 2004 and titled "inspection and replacement of power steering pressure hose.The bulletin addressed the possibility that power steering assist could be lost due to a power steering pressure hose failure.The bulletin instructed the dealer to inspect, replace, and repositioned the hoses throughout the vehicle.As a result of odis investigation, prevost has agreed to conducta safety recall to inspect the power steering hoses for signs of abrading and to replace certain power steering hoses on the subject vehicles.A copy of the safety recall is attached.This action resolves the issues raised by this investigation. Accordingly, this investigation is closed.
  

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