Prevost Xlii-45 2005

• Recall 138421 [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 98303 [USA]: Tire overinflation may reduce traction, braking ability and handling, increasing the the risk of a crash.
  Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2013 x3-45, 2012-2014 h3-45, 2008 h3-45 vip, 2005 xl2, and 2006-2011 xl2-45 entertainer buses equipped with super single tires. The cold inflation pressure shown on the certification plate is higher than the specification for the super single tires installed on the rear axle, which may lead to tire overinflation. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard part 567, "certification regulation."
  prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification plate, free of charge. The recallbegan on november 22, 2013. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's recall number is sr13-61.
  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 66513 [USA]: The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
  Superior coach is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200 series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
  superior coach is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on september 19, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or superior coach interiors at 1-615-466-2000.
  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 72387 [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 38258 [USA]: The shafts can break causing a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
  On certain motor homes equipped with front independent suspension, two spindle shafts were improperly processed during manufacturing which weakened the shafts.
  dealers will replace the two spindle shafts and surrounding parts free of charge. The recall began on october 12, 2006. Owners may contact prevost at 418-831-5432.
  prevost recall no. Sr06-07.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 55842 [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 36086 [USA]: A loose attachment should be detected at regular inspections. this condition will create some unusual noise and the vehicle stability will deteriorate gradually. if a rod is detached completely, it will create a large amount of noise and the vehicle stability will be reduced. this could result in a crash.
  On certain transit coachess, the bolts securing the radius rod supports can loosen and could completely detach.
  dealers will reinstall radius rod supports using loctite product on the bolts free of charge. The recall began on may 25, 2005. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-831-5432.
  prevost recall no. Sr05-06. 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 34484 [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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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Unsecured radius rod locking plates investigation # PE05013

  This investigation was opened after reviewing service bulletin wb04-18, issued by prevost in december 2004 entitled, "inspection of radius rod locking tab plates."the bulletin instructs dealers to inspect the suspension of the subject coaches to ensure that all the locking tabs were folded (locked) on front and rear radius rods. Radius rod fastener ( large bolts) failures could lead to unexpected/ uncontrollablesuspension and body movement and possibly result in a vehicle crash.Prevost reported 13 vehicles involved in this issue.The problem was caused by a change in personnel on the assembly line and was discovered during a quality control check.All of the vehicles were still in direct control of the final stage manufacturer and prevost states none were sold or introduced in commerce and all would be corrected prior to doing so.A safety defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources are unwarranted.The agency reserves the right to take futher action on the vehicles if warranted by the circumstances.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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• Unsecured radius rod locking plates investigation # PE05013

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• Power steering hose leakage investigation # PE05012

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• Unsecured radius rod locking plates investigation # PE05013

  This investigation was opened after reviewing service bulletin wb04-18, issued by prevost in december 2004 entitled, inspection of radius rod locking tab plates.The bulletin instructs dealers to inspect the suspension of the subject coaches to ensure that all the locking tabs were folded (locked) on front and rear radius rods. Radius rod fastener ( large bolts) failures could lead to unexpected/ uncontrollablesuspension and body movement and possibly result in a vehicle crash.Prevost reported 13 vehicles involved in this issue.The problem was caused by a change in personnel on the assembly line and was discovered during a quality control check.All of the vehicles were still in direct control of the final stage manufacturer and prevost states none were sold or introduced in commerce and all would be corrected prior to doing so.A safety defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources are unwarranted.The agency reserves the right to take futher action on the vehicles if warranted by the circumstances.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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• Unsecured radius rod locking plates investigation # PE05013

  This investigation was opened after reviewing service bulletin wb04-18, issued by prevost in december 2004 entitled, "inspection of radius rod locking tab plates."the bulletin instructs dealers to inspect the suspension of the subject coaches to ensure that all the locking tabs were folded (locked) on front and rear radius rods. Radius rod fastener ( large bolts) failures could lead to unexpected/ uncontrollablesuspension and body movement and possibly result in a vehicle crash.Prevost reported 13 vehicles involved in this issue.The problem was caused by a change in personnel on the assembly line and was discovered during a quality control check.All of the vehicles were still in direct control of the final stage manufacturer and prevost states none were sold or introduced in commerce and all would be corrected prior to doing so.A safety defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources are unwarranted.The agency reserves the right to take futher action on the vehicles if warranted by the circumstances.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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