Prevost H3-45 Vip 2011

• Recall 191361 [USA]: An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
  Prevost car (us) inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2010-2023 h3-45, h3-45 vip, x3-45, x3-45 com, and x3-45 vip vehicles. In the event of the alternator front bearing seizing, the alternator belt may continue to operate, causing the bearing to overheat.
  prevost will replace the alternator belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 30, 2022. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
  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.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 133671 [USA]: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
  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 nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.Nhtsa.Gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.Pdf
  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 at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.Kidde.Com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. Prevost's number for this recall is sr17-31.
  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 138332 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  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 114511 [USA]: The damaged wires may activate the afss and shutdown the engine, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
  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.
  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.
  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 108576 [USA]: The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
  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.
  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 prevost customer service at 1-418-883-3391. Prevost's number for this recall is sr15-04.
  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 103625 [USA]: A damaged seat belt may fail in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
  Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 x3-45 and 2010-2014 h3-45 coaches manufactured may 1, 2010, through november 7, 2013, and equipped with amaya seats with a seat base that can be raised to accommodate wheel chairs. When the seat bases are raised and lowered they may rub against the seat belt and possibly cause damage to the seat belt.
  prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged seat belts, and change the attachment point at the seat to remove the risk of damage to the seat belt, free of charge. The recall began on june 16, 2014. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number for this recall is sr14-26.
  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 101802 [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 96578 [USA]: 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.
  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 window in case of an emergency. Specifically, the latch must be held down while the window is pushed outward to release the window; this is not stated on the decal.
  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 may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558. Prevost's campaign recall number is sr13-26.
  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 94499 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  prevost's recall campaign number is sr13-08.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 93739 [USA]: Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
  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 result in the throttle signal being fixed at 1700rpms regardless of throttle pedal input from the driver.
  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.
  the prevost recall campaign number is sr13-07.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 95651 [USA]: An activation of the afss causes the vehicle to come to an unplanned stop. this could increase the risk of a vehicle crash or personal injury.
  Prevost is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 h3 and x3 coaches and mth xlii-45e coach shells manufactured between june 29, 2009, up to june 4, 2012, and equipped with an automatic fire detection and suppression system (afss). There is the possibility that the afss could unintentionally activate due to wear of the linear thermal detection cable.
  prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the linear thermal detector by adding a protective sheath, free of charge. The recall began in march 2013. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.
  prevost's campaign recall number is sr13-03.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 91804 [USA]: If this occurs, the vehicle may stop responding to input from the accelerator pedal, and thus become stopped in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Prevost is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 h3-45 and model year 2009-2011 x3-45 coaches equipped with volvo d13 engines. The accelerator pedal throttle position sensor may be inoperative due to a permanent idle signal.
  prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal throttle sensor, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 13, 2012. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888.
  the prevost recall campaign number is sr12-16. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?S vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-423 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 76303 [USA]: Should the metal supports contacting the ground underneath the vehicle could result in an undercarriage fire.
  Prevost is recalling certain model year 2010 h3-45, model year 2011 vip-45 and x3-45 motor coaches manufactured from october 2010 through february 2011. The welding on the fuel tank supports is insufficient and could leading to the metal supports contacting the ground.
  dealers will inspect and add redesigned support breaks free of charge. The safety recall began on april 14, 2011. Owners may contact prevost at 418-883-2888
  prevost safety recall no. Sr11-10.Owners 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 2015088 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain buses, a fuel line retaining clip may be missing, which can result in the fuel line rubbing against a braided coolant hose. If there was contact, the fuel line may be compromised over time, which can result in spraying fuel onto hot exhaust components potentially resulting in an engine fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line, as necessary, and ensure that the fuel and coolant lines are properly secured.

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• Recall 2013059 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles, the engine calibration for the “limp home” mode was inadvertently set too high at 1750 rpm instead of 1200 rpm. Should the “limp home” mode be activated, the increased idle speed may cause sudden and unexpected acceleration, which could result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to slow or stop the vehicle if the transmission is not shifted into neutral. This could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will install updated engine calibration software.

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• Alternator front bearing failure investigation # PE21011

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