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2012 Prevost H3-45 VIP

No owner complaints on file. 7 recalls, 25 service bulletins.

0complaints · 0 crashes, 0 fires
7recalls
25manufacturer bulletins
—median mileage at failure

Recalls in Canada

3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2012 Prevost H3-45 VIP.

2022191
14 Apr 2022
Engine
Issue: On certain vehicles, if the front bearing on the alternator fails, the alternator belts could continue to turn the alternator. This could cause the alt…
2015088
26 Feb 2015
Fuel System
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…
2013466
7 Jan 2014
Electrical
On certain vehicles, the windshield wipers may fail. Loss of windshield wiping capability, should it occur during a rainy/snowy day, may compromise the driver'…

Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada

Recalls

22V221000 · Engine and engine cooling6 Apr 2022 · 6,342 vehicles

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.

17V737000 · Equipment20 Nov 2017 · 2,306 vehicles

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

17V618000 · Fuel system, diesel4 Oct 2017 · 3,163 vehicles

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.

15V122000 · Fuel system, diesel2 Mar 2015 · 455 vehicles

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.

13V650000 · Visibility26 Dec 2013 · 682 vehicles

Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP motorhomes, H3 VIP motorhomes and XLII-45 Entertainers and model year 2012-2014 model year X3-45, H3-41, H3-45 coaches manufactured June 6, 2011, through May 17, 2013, equipped with JAKO windshield wiper motors, model SWF403195. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor housing may crack resulting in a loss of windshield wiper function.

13V150000 · Equipment19 Apr 2013 · 655 vehicles

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.

13V039000 · Vehicle speed control7 Feb 2013 · 1,033 vehicles

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.

Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words

Service bulletins

What Prevost told its dealers about the 2012 Prevost H3-45 VIP: known faults, fixes and updates.

BulletinSummary
11003159Sway bar collars improvement. Revision A : Add front sway bar support replacement and change bolts lenght.
10248275SWAY BAR COLLARS IMPROVEMENT
10238421EFD H3 VIP CONDENSER REPOSITIONING
10238418KIT POWER STEERING TANK CONVERTION CUMMINS TO ZF WITH D13 ENGINE
10231098Improved bearings are now available to replace the original bearings used on some Prevost vehicles idler pulleys.
10231093STEERING GATEWAY. Revision B - PIN 2 and 10 were inverted on connector A139
10228667Air Tanks Draining Sequence. Revision: B - General Update
10226928Air Tanks Draining Sequence. Revision: A - Erroneous Secondary & Accessory tanks location.
10226927Air Tanks Draining Sequence
10226925Halogen to LED fog light replacement kit. Revision: C - Advanced kits canceled
10222380TAG AXLE HUB FLANGE - ALTERNATE CAP SCREW
10219023STEERING GATEWAY, revision A : Cancel watch dog removal from EFD part of the instruction
10217314STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES : part number updates
10214936STEERING GATEWAY Revision A Cancel watch dog removal from EFD part of the instruction
10214935CENTRAL HVAC MERV FILTERS INSTALLATION
10213319H3 SERIES ENVIROCARE - IONS AIR SANITIZER
10206983BOSCH HD10 ALTERNATOR DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE Revision B To avoid replacement of alternators that are in fact in good working order, perform the steps which follow to help you perform a more precise diagnosis.
10203697Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF ) Contamination In Fuel System, Inspection And Repair From US10 to newer engine generation
10201835RONT & TAG AXLE UNITIZED HUB BEARING END PLAY VERIFICATION AND REPLACEMENT
10199007STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES: Periodically, circumstances arise requiring operators to temporarily park a coach in storage. Whether it is a few weeks or several months, sporadic out of service times or a full stop, Prevost recommends following the guidelines in this document during times when: The coach can be operated on a regular/weekly basis while in storage. The coach will be in storage for an extended period without any operation. The coach will return to service following an extended period of downtime.
10199002CENTRAL HVAC MERV FILTERS INSTALLATION REVA
10195183Bendix M-32QR ABS modulator valve replaced by new M-40QR valve.
10189810PREVOST AWARE ADAPTIVE CRUISE BRAKING (ACB) FLR10 TO FLR21 RADAR SENSOR UPGRADE APPLICABLE TO: H3 SERIES VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ACB SYSTEM FLR10 RADAR SENSOR
10188231INTRODUCING A NEW ENGINE COOLANT INTO PREVOST SERVICE CENTER NETWORK
10186398Rev A: Mention added concerning DDC Series 60 engine SCA requirement

NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)

NHTSA investigations

PE21011 · Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulatoropened 13 May 2021 · closed 3 Oct 2022

Alternator Front Bearing Failure

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation