Recalls in Canada
15 Transport Canada recalls for the 2011 Prevost X3-45 Coach.
| 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… |
| 2018737 21 Dec 2018 | 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 c… |
| 2017570 20 Nov 2017 | Accessories On certain buses equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive fo… |
| 2017476 3 Oct 2017 | Fuel System On certain vehicles, the fuel tank cradle bolts could loosen and fail. If this occurs, the fuel cradle and fuel tank could drop to the ground, which could disa… |
| 2015240 29 May 2015 | Accessories On certain buses outfitted with Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) Linear Thermal Detectors (LTD), the routing of the wiring for these systems could be co… |
| 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… |
| 2014149 22 Apr 2014 | Seats And Restraints On certain coaches, passenger seat bases may rub against the seat belts as seat bases are flipped up. Over time, this could damage the seat belts, potentially r… |
| 2013328 26 Sept 2013 | Label On certain vehicles, the Vehicle Certification Label contains incorrect front and rear tire pressure rating. The correct tire pressure rating is 120 psi. Incor… |
| 2013144 30 Apr 2013 | Suspension On certain vehicles, the left front radius rod support may have been manufactured incorrectly and could fail. This could cause a loss of vehicle control and a … |
| 2013059 19 Feb 2013 | 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” mod… |
| 2013014 17 Jan 2013 | Other On certain vehicles, the thermal detector could become damaged, causing inadvertent activation of the Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System (AFSS), wh… |
| 2012423 12 Dec 2012 | Other On certain vehicles, the nitrogen cylinder for the Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System (AFSS) could inadvertently discharge. This would render the … |
| 2012221 20 Jul 2012 | Electrical On certain coaches, wiring for the rear electrical compartment could chafe against a sharp edge which, over time, could cause abrasion damage to the cable insul… |
| 2012191 28 Jun 2012 | 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 Engi… |
| 2011089 25 Feb 2011 | Fuel System On certain vehicles, the fuel support assembly may have been incorrectly welded during the manufacturing process. Should certain welds fail, portions of the su… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
16V133000 · Fuel system, diesel4 Mar 2016 · 1,348 vehicles
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 H3-41 and H3-45, 2011-2016 H3-VIP, 2011-2016 X3-45 Coach vehicles, 2012-2016 X3-VIP vehicles, and 2011-2013 XL2 Entertainer vehicles. The coolant line on the affected vehicles may be missing a positioning clip, allowing the coolant line to rub against the braided fuel hose at one of the injectors.
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 2011 Prevost X3-45 Coach: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10231098 | Improved bearings are now available to replace the original bearings used on some Prevost vehicles idler pulleys. |
| 10231097 | ELECTRIC FAN DRIVE COOLING SYSTEM CONVERSION WITH DELCO REMY ALTERNATOR. REVISION: E Note added regarding power cable connection |
| 10231095 | ELECTRIC FAN DRIVE COOLING SYSTEM CONVERSION WITH BOSCH ALTERNATOR. REVISION: E Note added regarding power cable connection |
| 10231093 | STEERING GATEWAY. Revision B - PIN 2 and 10 were inverted on connector A139 |
| 10228667 | Air Tanks Draining Sequence. Revision: B - General Update |
| 10226928 | Air Tanks Draining Sequence. Revision: A - Erroneous Secondary & Accessory tanks location. |
| 10226927 | Air Tanks Draining Sequence |
| 10222380 | TAG AXLE HUB FLANGE - ALTERNATE CAP SCREW |
| 10219023 | STEERING GATEWAY, revision A : Cancel watch dog removal from EFD part of the instruction |
| 10217314 | STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES : part number updates |
| 10214937 | X3 SERIES ENVIROCARE - IONS AIR SANITIZER |
| 10214936 | STEERING GATEWAY Revision A Cancel watch dog removal from EFD part of the instruction |
| 10214935 | CENTRAL HVAC MERV FILTERS INSTALLATION |
| 10206983 | BOSCH 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. |
| 10203697 | Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF ) Contamination In Fuel System, Inspection And Repair From US10 to newer engine generation |
| 10201835 | RONT & TAG AXLE UNITIZED HUB BEARING END PLAY VERIFICATION AND REPLACEMENT |
| 10201826 | X3 SERIES ENVIROCARE - IONS AIR SANITIZER |
| 10201824 | ELECTRIC FAN DRIVE COOLING SYSTEM CONVERSION WITH DELCO REMY ALTERNATOR - X3 SERIES US10 UP TO GHG17 COOLING SYSTEM |
| 10201822 | ELECTRIC FAN DRIVE COOLING SYSTEM CONVERSION WITH BOSCH ALTERNATOR |
| 10201820 | EBERSPACHER PREHEATER INSTALLATION In replacement of Spheros & Valeo preheaters |
| 10199974 | ELECTRIC FAN DRIVE COOLING SYSTEM CONVERSION WITH BOSCH ALTERNATOR - X3 SERIES US10 UP TO GHG17 COOLING SYSTEM |
| 10199972 | ELECTRIC FAN DRIVE COOLING SYSTEM CONVERSION WITH DELCO REMY ALTERNATOR |
| 10199007 | STORAGE 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. |
| 10199002 | CENTRAL HVAC MERV FILTERS INSTALLATION REVA |
| 10189728 | TIE ROD 610052 FIRST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: Use these instructions when replacing the drop joint tie rod on S82, S84 / S84U I-beam axles. The new tie rod will be adjusted to the length of the original; however, a steering alignment needs to be performed after replacement. |
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