Recalls in Canada
6 Transport Canada recalls for the 2012 Prevost X3-45 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… |
| 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'… |
| 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… |
| 2012348 16 Oct 2012 | Electrical On certain coaches, wiring for the rear electrical compartment and the condenser compartment could chafe against a sharp edge which, over time, could cause abra… |
| 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… |
| 2012200 5 Jul 2012 | Steering On certain vehicles, incorrect steering gearbox mounting bolts may have been installed during vehicles assembly. These bolts are longer than designed and could… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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 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 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 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.
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 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 X3-45 VIP: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11003159 | Sway bar collars improvement. Revision A : Add front sway bar support replacement and change bolts lenght. |
| 10248275 | SWAY BAR COLLARS IMPROVEMENT |
| 10238418 | KIT POWER STEERING TANK CONVERTION CUMMINS TO ZF WITH D13 ENGINE |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 10226925 | Halogen to LED fog light replacement kit. Revision: C - Advanced kits canceled |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Alternator Front Bearing Failure
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation