Recalls
13V015000 · Equipment17 Jan 2013 · 261 vehicles
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 H3 and X3 coaches and MTH XLII-45E coach shells manufactured between June 29, 2009, up to June 4, 2012, and equipped with an Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System (AFSS). There is the possibility that the AFSS could unintentionally activate due to wear of the linear thermal detection cable.
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 2013 Prevost X3: 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. |
| 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 |
| 10201820 | EBERSPACHER PREHEATER INSTALLATION In replacement of Spheros & Valeo preheaters |
| 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. |
| 10188231 | INTRODUCING A NEW ENGINE COOLANT INTO PREVOST SERVICE CENTER NETWORK |
| 10186398 | Rev A: Mention added concerning DDC Series 60 engine SCA requirement |
| 10186373 | VOLVO I-SHIFT TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT - DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CONNECTIONS AT THE TOP OF THE OIL FILTER HOUSING |
| 10186372 | VOLVO I-SHIFT TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT - DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CONNECTIONS AT THE TOP OF THE OIL FILTER HOUSING |
| 10184354 | INTRODUCING A NEW ENGINE COOLANT INTO SERVICE |
| 10179434 | STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES Revision: B Parts added to Suggested Material 08-10-2020 |
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