Prevost X3-45 2009

• Recall 138425 [USA]: A complete loss of steering would increase the risk of a crash.
  Prevost cars, inc (prevost) is recalling certain 2000 xl-45 buses, 2000-2006 xl2-45 buses and 2007-2014 x3-45 buses. The draglink tube turnbuckle may fracture causing a loss of steering.
  prevost has notified owners, and dealers will replace the draglink, free of charge. Prevost issued an interim notification to owners on february 13, 2019. The recall began june 3, 2019. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr19-04.
  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 138392 [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 113446 [USA]: If the power cable electrically shorts against the frame, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
  Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 x3-45 coaches manufactured january 11, 2006, to april 12, 2010. The affected vehicles have booster stud connections that may rust. As they rust, the stud may weaken and break, allowing the power cable to ground against the vehicle frame.
  prevost will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective box over the connection to prevent the power cable from contacting the frame if it comes loose. Any cable that is corroded will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on july 24, 2015. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-800-463-7738. Prevost's number for this recall is sr15-27.
  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 108570 [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 113874 [USA]: If the event of a fire, if the pressure tank has previously vented, the system would not be functional to help extinguish the fire, increasing the risk of injury.
  Prevost cars, inc.(prevost) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 xl2, xl2 shells, x3 shell converted coaches, and x3 motorcoaches manufactured january 1, 2009, to december 31, 2011, and equipped with an automatic fire suppression system (afss) pressure tank in the engine compartment. The tank's pressure relief valve may not withstand the temperatures in the engine compartment, resulting in the venting of the extinguishing agent.
  prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the tank, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on february 2, 2015. A second notice for owners to obtain the remedy was mailed on may 21, 2015. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number for this recall is sr15-01.
  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 101703 [USA]: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
  Prevost cars inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 x3-45 coaches equipped with sure power-brand dc to 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.
  prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on april 15, 2014. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's number for this recall is sr14-12.
  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 99634 [USA]: If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. this unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.
  Prevost is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 h3-45 and model year 2009 h3-41, x3-45, xlii converted coach shells and xlii-45 entertainer converted coach and model year 2008 h3-vip coach shells. The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.
  prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accelerator pedals, free of charge. The recall began on december 17, 2013. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's recall number is sr13-72.
  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 99688 [USA]: A short may result in a vehicle fire.
  Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 x3-45 and x3-45 entertainer coach buses manufactured november 2, 2006, through november 27, 2008. In the affected buses there are two battery cables. One of cables may have been inadvertently installed in a p-clamp. As a result, the cable that is not run through the p-clamp may rub against the p-clamp causing a short circuit.
  prevost will notify owners, and dealers will remove the p-clamp, inspect, and replace the affected battery cable as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on december 16, 2013. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's recall number is sr13-73.
  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 93729 [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 91792 [USA]: If a short-circuit occurs, there is an increased risk of fire.
  Prevost is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 x3-45 coaches equipped with volvo d13 engines. The jump-start positive terminal block cable may be missing a protective sleeve, which may allow a short-circuit if it contacts other vehicle structures.
  prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cable and, as necessary, add protective tubing free of charge. The recall began on july 17, 2012. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888.
  the prevost recall campaign number is sr12-24.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 94554 [USA]: If this occurs, the afss may activate with no fire present and the stop engine feature will be activated, bringing the vehicle to an unplanned stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 h3-45, model year 2009-2010 x3-45, and model year 2009 mth xlii-45e vehicles, all equipped with volvo d13 engines and an automatic fire detection and suppression system (afss) . The afss linear thermal detector may come in contact or rub against brackets or clamps.
  prevost will notify owners and dealers will inspect and secure the linear thermal detector, free of charge. The safety recall began in july 2012. Owners may contact prevost car inc., service department toll-free at 1-866-870-2046 or 1-418-831-2046.
  the prevost recall campaign number is sr12-20.Customers may 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 91800 [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 68896 [USA]: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
  Prevost has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2008-2010 motor coaches fitted with ricon public use lifts. The restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. If the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
  prevost coach is working with ricon and prevost will be handling the remedy for this campaign through safety recall (sr10-19). Prevost will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. The recall began on june 14, 2010. Owners may contact prevost technical publications at 1-418-831-5432 x 235 or by email at [email protected].
  prevost recall no. Sr10-19.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 87894 [USA]: The tie rod end could break and create loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Prevost is recalling 47 my 2009 x3-45 and my 2010 h3-41, and h3-45 coaches equipped with dana i-beam axle front suspension. The dimension of the steering drag link tie rod end does not meet the manufacturer's requirements.
  dealers will inspect the drag link tie rod end and replace the part free of charge. The recall began on june 30, 2009. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888.
  prevost recall no. Sr09-09.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 85383 [USA]: Over time, the metallic braiding may rust up to a point where the hose will give up under pressure. this could result in a loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.
  Prevost is recalling 395 my 2007-2009 mth xl2-45, mth xl2-45e, and x3-45 motor homes and motor coaches. On some vehicles, the power steering hose protective skin has been damaged at assembly, leaving the metal braiding exposed to the environment.
  dealers will repair the power steering hose assembly. The recall is expected to begin during november 2008. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-831-5432.
  prevost recall no. Sr08-22.Customers may 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 82188 [USA]: In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
  Prevost is recalling 81 my 2008-2009 x3-45, h3-41, and h3-45 motor coaches. During production the wrong grade 5 bolts were used to install the pedestal of the passenger seat. There is a possibility that the bolts would break at installation or during the normal use of the vehicle.
  dealers will replace the bolts with the correct specified bolts free of charge. The recall began on november 18, 2008. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-831-5432.
  prevost recall no. Sr08-21.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 81767 [USA]: If the bolts break, the escape hatch can fall down on to the roadway, increasing the risk of property damage or a crash.
  Prevost is recalling 189 my 2008-2009 xlii-45, xlii-45e, x3-45 motor homes and h3-41, h3-45, and vip motor coaches. Due to improper installation of the escape hatch retaining bolts, these bolts can break.
  prevost will provide parts and installation instructions to the owners of the affected vehicles. The recall began on october 21, 2008. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-3391.
  prevost recall no. Sr08-12.Customers may 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 2018737 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles, the steering drag link turnbuckle may crack and fracture over time. If this were to occur, it could result in a complete loss of steering control, which would create a risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: dealers will replace the steering drag link.

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• Recall 2015239 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain buses, the booster stud connection could become rusted, which could lead to a weakened connection. A compromised connection could allow the power cable to release and consequently ground on the frame, possibly resulting in an electrical short circuit. An electrical short could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will inspect for corrosion and a protective box will be added. Any corroded cables found will be replaced.

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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 2014544 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles equipped with an automatic fire suppression system (afss), the cylinder pressure release valve may not withstand engine compartment temperatures, which could result in a loss of the extinguishing agent. As a result, the fire suppression system would no longer be operational in the event of a fire, which could increase the risk of injury. Correction: dealers will relocate the afss cylinder and ensure the cylinder is charged.

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• Recall 2014056 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain coaches equipped with sure power dc/dc convertors, the convertors could develop an internal short circuit, resulting in a risk of overheating, smoke and/or fire. This may result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: owners will be supplied with replacement parts and instructions on how to affect repairs.

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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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• Recall 2012204 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, the jump-start positive terminal block cable could chafe against various components which, over time, could cause abrasion damage to the cable insulation, possibly resulting in an electrical short circuit. An electrical short could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will install a protective convolute sleeve over the cable.

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• Recall 2012203 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles, a component of the automatic fire detection and suppression system may have been installed incorrectly and could contact or rub against brackets and clamps. As a result, the system may inadvertently activate causing, amongst other things, the engine to stop. Engine stalling would result in lost vehicle propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road condition, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the linear thermal detector.

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• Recall 2012191 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal throttle position sensor could fail. A faulty throttle position sensor will send a permanent idle signal to the engine control unit (ecu). As such, depressing the accelerator pedal will provide no throttle response whatsoever. Loss of vehicle propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will replace the accelerator pedal throttle position sensor.

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• Recall 2010087 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles equipped with a ricon f9 series cassette wheelchair lift, an improperly manufactured switch in the wheelchair lift restraint buckle may allow operation of the lift with the safety belt not fully latched. If the belt is not properly fastened, a wheelchair may not be adequately protected against unwanted movement, resulting a fall risk, potentially causing serious injury or death. Correction: the manufacturer will provide instructional information and warning decals.

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• Recall 2009152 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles, the steering drag link tie rod end may have been manufactured incorrectly. In certain heavy loading conditions the tie rod end could break, which may result in a loss of steering control and a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the drag link tie rod end.

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• Recall 2008356 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles the bolts used in the installation of the roof escape hatch could fracture during opening of the hatch for ventilation. If the bolts break, the escape hatch can fall on to the roadway, causing a risk of property damages or even a crash. Correction: dealers will replace escape hatch bolts.

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• Recall 2008405 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles, the screws fixing the passenger seats pedestal assembly to the floor rail system may not be to specifications and may break. If the letter "p" is present on top of bolt head, they must be replaced. Failure of these bolts may cause injury to passenger. Correction: dealers will replace affected vehicles with the proper bolts.

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• Recall 2008430 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles, the power steering hose protective skin may have been damaged during vehicle assembly. Over time, the metallic braiding may rust to a point where the hose will fail under pressure. This could result in a loss of steering control leading to a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: dealers will affect repairs.

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• Recall 2014544 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles equipped with an automatic fire suppression system (afss), the cylinder pressure release valve may not withstand engine compartment temperatures, which could result in a loss of the extinguishing agent. As a result, the fire suppression system would no longer be operational in the event of a fire, which could increase the risk of injury. Correction: dealers will relocate the afss cylinder and ensure the cylinder is charged.

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