TSB: PREVOST H3 VIP, H3-41, H3-45, H3-VIP, W5, WE, X3 (2007–2013)

Bulletin MI13-33 — May 16, 2013

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDMI13-33
ManufacturerPREVOST
ModelsH3 VIP, H3-41, H3-45, H3-VIP, W5, WE, X3
Model Years2007–2013
Date IssuedMay 16, 2013
Date Added to NHTSAApril 2, 2018
ComponentSUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
Vehicles Affected39 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

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Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
PREVOST H3-41 2013 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST H3-45 2013 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST H3-VIP 2013 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST WE 2013 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST X3 2013 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST H3-41 2012 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST H3-45 2012 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST H3-VIP 2012 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST WE 2012 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST X3 2012 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST H3-41 2011 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST H3-45 2011 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST H3-VIP 2011 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST W5 2011 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST WE 2011 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST X3 2011 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST H3-41 2010 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST H3-45 2010 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST H3-VIP 2010 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST WE 2010 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST X3 2010 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST H3-41 2009 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST H3-45 2009 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST H3-VIP 2009 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST W5 2009 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST WE 2009 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST X3 2009 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST H3 VIP 2008 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST H3-41 2008 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST H3-45 2008 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST W5 2008 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST WE 2008 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST X3 2008 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST H3 VIP 2007 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST H3-41 2007 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST H3-45 2007 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST W5 2007 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST WE 2007 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
PREVOST X3 2007 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized PREVOST dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (MI13-33) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.