2000 PREVOST H3-41
6 recalls — 0 complaints — 6 TSBs
03V090000 Mar 7, 2003
STEERING:COLUMN
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES AND MOTOR HOMES, THE STEERING COLUMNS MAY BE MISSING THE LOWER BOLT AND NUT. A REPLACEMENT BOLT AND NUT WAS INSTALLED TO CORRECT THIS SITUATION ON THE PRODUCTION LINE. IF A REPLACEMENT BOLT HAS BEEN USED AND NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY, THE COLUMN MAY COME OUT OF THE INPUT SH... Read more
Consequence
IN SUCH A CASE, A LOSS OF STEERING WOULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL VERIFY THE SIZE OF THE BOLT AND NUT AND REPLACE THEM IF NEEDED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 4, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-831... Read more
01V033003 Feb 27, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS. THE EQUALIZER COULD FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.
Consequence
WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE BUS. THE FAILURE MODE CAN CAUSE OPERATOR DISTRACTION, AND/OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
PREVOST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS TO INSPECT THEIR BUSES FOR CERTAIN EQUALIZERS BY THE DATE CODE. THE AFFECTED EQUALIZERS WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 29, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMED... Read more
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.
00V342000 Oct 25, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. SOME COOLANT HEATERS MAY HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITHOUT A COMBUSTION CHAMBER (BURNER TUBE). A FLAME WILL BE NOTICED EXITING THE EXHAUST PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT.
Consequence
DAMAGE TO THE HEATER AND THE VEHICLE IN WHICH IT IS INSTALLED IS POSSIBLE IF A COOLANT HEATER IS MISSING A COMBUSTION CHAMBER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE COOLANT HEATER FOR A COMBUSTION CHAMBER. IF A CHAMBER IS MISSING, ONE WILL BE ADDED.
00V133000 May 8, 2000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES AND BUS SHELLS. SOME VEHICLES ARE FITTING WITH A STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT PLATE.
Consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR AN ADJUSTMENT PLATE AND WILL REPLACE THE ADJUSTMENT PLATE IF NECESSARY.
99V284000 Oct 15, 1999
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. IF A FRONT COLLISION SHOULD HAPPEN, THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW WOULD UNLOCK IF THE WINDOW STOPS STRIKE THE LOCKING LEVERS AND BREAK THEM, DUE TO A RELATIVE DISPLACEMENT BETWEEN THESE PARTS.
Consequence
A VEHICLE OCCUPANT COULD BE INJURED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CUT THE TOP OF THE STOP.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2000 PREVOST H3-41
6 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
| 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 119100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 1 |
IS-14905
Sep 19, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EXPLAINS HOW TO USE KIT #374835 TO REPLACE FORMER HOT WATER VALVE ASSEMBLY #373729.
IS-14905
Sep 19, 2016
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
EXPLAINS HOW TO USE KIT #374835 TO REPLACE FORMER HOT WATER VALVE ASSEMBLY #373729.
IS-14905
Sep 19, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
EXPLAINS HOW TO USE KIT #374835 TO REPLACE FORMER HOT WATER VALVE ASSEMBLY #373729.
IS-14905
Sep 19, 2016
119100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
EXPLAINS HOW TO USE KIT #374835 TO REPLACE FORMER HOT WATER VALVE ASSEMBLY #373729.
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
0315
Nov 1, 2003
020000 SUSPENSION
INSTALLATION OF REINFORCEMENT PARTS ON PANHARD ROD SUPPORT. *TT
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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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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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 (current) | 6 | 0 | |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 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 |