1996 PREVOST H3-41
7 recalls — 0 complaints — 4 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.
98V172000 Jul 30, 1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY CABLES WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE NUTS TO LOOSEN OVER A PERIOD OF TIME CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT AND POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY CABLES.
98V024000 Feb 10, 1998
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES WITH DRIVE AXLE EQUIPPED WITH DRUM BRAKES ONLY. THE DESIGN OF THE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS-MEMBER REINFORCEMENT CAN CRACK UNDER CERTAIN APPLICATIONS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE THE STEERING CAPABILITY MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO DO ACCURATE TURNS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO OTHER REINFORCEMENTS TO SOLIDIFY THE CROSS-MEMBER ASSEMBLY.
97V102000 Jun 19, 1997
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT THE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE UPPER HINGE.
Consequence
THE WINDOWS CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN OPENED TO AN APPROXIMATELY 90 DEGREE ANGLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL STOPPER BLOCKS SO THE WINDOWS CAN NOT BE OPENED TO A 90 DEGREE ANGLE.
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.
96V178007 Dec 27, 1996
SEATS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS IN THE DRIVER POSITION. TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACK REST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME DID NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence
IF THESE WELDS WERE NOT TO SPECIFICATION, BACK REST LOADS COULD CAUSE THE WELDS TO FAIL. THE BACK REST WOULD DISENGAGE FROM THE SEAT FRAME ALLOWING LOSS OF SUPPORT TO THE DRIVER'S TORSO AND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
ISRINGHAUSEN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE SEATS AND REPLACE THE SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY.
96V127000 Jul 2, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect Description
THE POSITIVE WIRE CONNECTED TO POST #1 ON THE STARTER SOLENOID COULD CONTACT THE GROUND WIRE ON THE SOLENOID (POST #2) AND CREATE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN A POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CABLES CHANGING THE CABLE POSITION.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1996 PREVOST H3-41
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
MI08-06
Jun 1, 2008
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PREVOST: RELOCATING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MONITOR AND ADDING FUSES TO WIRES 12BE AND 24BE. *KB
MI07-04
Mar 1, 2007
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
PREVOST: OIL LUBRICATED WHEEL HUB BEARINGS. FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCES AND SAFETY, ENSURING THAT THE WHEEL HUBS ARE INSPECTED DAILY AND LUBRICATED IN REGULAR INTERVALS IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE. *JS
WB9807
Jun 1, 1998
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
SUBJEC ON THE USE OF THERMOSTAT TO CANCEL ALL A/C MODULE FUNCTIONS. *YC
MI9806
Mar 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
REPLACEMENT OF PLASTIC BRACKETS LOCATED IN REAR BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT. *YC
NHTSA Safety Investigations — PREVOST H3-41
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE05012
Opened: Feb 28, 2005 — Closed: Apr 14, 2005
POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKAGE
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AS THE RESULT OF ODI'SREVIEW OF PREVOST SERVICE BULLETIN, WB04-10,ISSUED IN DECEMBER 2004 AND TITLED INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE.THE BULLETIN ADDRESSED THE POSSIBILITY THAT POWER STEERING ASSIST COULD BE LOST DUE TO A POWER STEERING PRESSU... Read more
PREVOST H3-41 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PREVOST H3-41 across all model years (1989–2019).
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Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
PREVOST H3-41 — Year by Year
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| 2019 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 1996 (current) | 7 | 0 | |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 | View |