2009 PREVOST H3
1 recalls — 0 complaints — 38 TSBs
14V041000 Feb 6, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
Marathon Coach, Inc. (Marathon) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Marathon Conversions Prevost XL, and H3 motorcoaches equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in ... Read more
Consequence
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Marathon will notify owners, and Marathon service centers will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2014. Owners may contact Marathon at 1-352-588-4500.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2009 PREVOST H3
38 manufacturer communications from 27 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 11 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| 040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 3 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 2 |
| 010000 STEERING | 2 |
MI16-32
Jan 26, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Improved bearings are now available to replace the original bearings used on some Prevost vehicles idler pulleys.
IS-21072B
Jan 16, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STEERING GATEWAY. Revision B - PIN 2 and 10 were inverted on connector A139
MI22-12B
Dec 7, 2022
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Air Tanks Draining Sequence. Revision: B - General Update
MI22-12A
Nov 17, 2022
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Air Tanks Draining Sequence. Revision: A - Erroneous Secondary & Accessory tanks location.
MI22-12
Nov 2, 2022
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Air Tanks Draining Sequence
IS-17151C
Nov 1, 2022
130000 VISIBILITY
Halogen to LED fog light replacement kit. Revision: C - Advanced kits canceled
IS-17151C
Nov 1, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Halogen to LED fog light replacement kit. Revision: C - Advanced kits canceled
MI20-08C
Jul 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES : part number updates
IS21-072A
Jun 29, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STEERING GATEWAY Revision A Cancel watch dog removal from EFD part of the instruction
IS20-925A
Jun 13, 2022
130000 VISIBILITY
CENTRAL HVAC MERV FILTERS INSTALLATION
IS20-932A
May 25, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
H3 SERIES ENVIROCARE - IONS AIR SANITIZER
IS20-932A
May 25, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
H3 SERIES ENVIROCARE - IONS AIR SANITIZER
Mi21-07A
Sep 21, 2021
200000 WHEELS
RONT & TAG AXLE a?? UNITIZED HUB BEARING END PLAY VERIFICATION AND REPLACEMENT
Mi21-07A
Sep 21, 2021
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
RONT & TAG AXLE a?? UNITIZED HUB BEARING END PLAY VERIFICATION AND REPLACEMENT
IS-20932A
Jun 21, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
H3 SERIES ENVIROCARE - IONS AIR SANITIZER REV A
IS-20925A
Jun 15, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
CENTRAL HVAC MERV FILTERS INSTALLATION REVA
MI20-08C
Jun 3, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
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 foll
IS-20932
Jun 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
H3 SERIES ENVIROCARE - IONS AIR SANITIZER
IS-18091A
Apr 5, 2021
010000 STEERING
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 ne
MI20-19B
Feb 4, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
INTRODUCING A NEW ENGINE COOLANT INTO PREVOST SERVICE CENTER NETWORK
MI20-19B
Feb 4, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
INTRODUCING A NEW ENGINE COOLANT INTO PREVOST SERVICE CENTER NETWORK
MI20-19A
Jan 15, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Rev A: Mention added concerning DDC Series 60 engine SCA requirement
MI20-19A
Jan 15, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Rev A: Mention added concerning DDC Series 60 engine SCA requirement
MI20-19
Dec 21, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
INTRODUCING A NEW ENGINE COOLANT INTO SERVICE
MI20-19
Dec 21, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
INTRODUCING A NEW ENGINE COOLANT INTO SERVICE
IS-20922
Aug 21, 2020
220000 SEATS
SIGMA PASSENGER SEATS PARTITION KIT
IS-20922
Aug 21, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
SIGMA PASSENGER SEATS PARTITION KIT
MI20-08B
Aug 10, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES Revision: B Parts added to Suggested Material 08-10-2020
MI20-12
Jul 10, 2020
010000 STEERING
JERKY, NOISY OR HARD TO TURN STEERING GEARBOX. HYDRAULIC END LIMITER ADJUSTMENT. All models a?? equipped with RB Bosch/ZF Servocom or Servocomtronic steering gearbox
MI20-08A
Jun 10, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES: Rev A: 21516229 replaced by 23381562 20523393 replaced by 21454749 800383 removed 611471 replaced by 611360 70376808 replaced by 21036050 21396642 replaced by 20967831
IS-19064
Apr 29, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
BAGGAGE DOOR SEAL REPLACEMENT
MI20-09
Apr 24, 2020
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
PREVOST VEHICLE DISINFECTION PROCEDURE
MI20-08
Apr 20, 2020
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES - ALL PREVOST VEHICLES & VOLVO 9700
MI15-24
Mar 25, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Added: Power cables for L.H. side alternator & fan drive breaker box
MI15-24
Mar 25, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Added: Power cables for L.H. side alternator & fan drive breaker box
MI15-24
Mar 25, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Added: Power cables for L.H. side alternator & fan drive breaker box
IS12010
Oct 30, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This instruction sheet explains how to replace the left bell crank using kit 161349
IS12010
Oct 30, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This instruction sheet explains how to replace the left bell crank using kit 161349
NHTSA Safety Investigations — PREVOST H3
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE21011
Opened: May 13, 2021 — Closed: Oct 3, 2022
Alternator Front Bearing Failure
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation after reviewing field reports concerning alternator front bearing failures that cause elevated temperatures within the engine compartment, resulting in the fire suppression system (FSS) activating, immediately shutting the... Read more
PREVOST H3 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PREVOST H3 across all model years (2001–2020).
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Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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