1996 PREVOST H3-40
2 recalls — 0 complaints — 2 TSBs
00V389000 Nov 21, 2000
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS WERE NOT WELDED ON THE TAG AXLE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL WELD THE BRACKETS ON THE TAB AXLE.
97V100000 Jun 12, 1997
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE REAR SUSPENSION FORWARD RADIUS ROD SUPPORT NEEDS REINFORCEMENT AND THE RADIUS ROD RETAINING BOLTS COULD BECOME LOOSE.
Consequence
IF THE ROD SUPPORTS FRACTURED, SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND CHECK THE BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS, AND, IF NECESSARY, RETIGHTEN THESE BOLTS.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1996 PREVOST H3-40
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
WB9813
Jun 1, 1998
042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SUBJECT REGARDING AD-9 AIR DRYER PURGE VALVE. *YC
WB9812
May 1, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION OF FOUR REINFORCEMENT CORNERS ON THE TAG AXLE. *YC
PREVOST H3-40 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PREVOST H3-40 across all model years (1988–2001).
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Total Recalls
2
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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