2011 Prevost X3-45 Vip problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (3)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys 2022-04-06 · campaign 22V221000 · 6,342 vehicles
Defect: Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2010-2023 H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 Com, and X3-45 VIP vehicles. In the event of the alternator front bearing seizing, the alternator belt may continue to operate, causing the bearing to overheat.
Risk: An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Prevost will replace the alternator belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
Equipment 2017-11-20 · campaign 17V737000 · 2,306 vehicles
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2010-2018 H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 Commuter, X3-45 VIP, and X3-45 VIP Entertainer vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough f
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Prevost will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2018. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-31.
Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly 2017-10-04 · campaign 17V618000 · 3,163 vehicles
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2008-2018 H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 VIP, X3-45 VIP Entertainer, and XL2 motor coaches. The fuel tank cradle supports may have gaps at the points where the cradle connects to the coach frame, which can allow the attachment bolts to loosen and fail causing the fuel tank to fall from the vehicle.
Risk: If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, it could be a road hazard and the vehicle would stall. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will correct the fuel tank cradle mounting, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-28.
Service bulletins (62)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-02-03 · MI26-00 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the gasket thickness was increased from 1.5 mm to 3 mm to prevent interference between the collar ends, which previously made it impossible to reach the specified tightening torque. increasing the gasket thickness ensures sufficient clearance between the collar ends and thus guarantees optimal tight
Suspension 2024-06-04 · IS-23019A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sway bar collars improvement. revision a : add front sway bar support replacement and change bolts lenght.
Suspension 2023-12-14 · IS-23019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sway bar collars improvement
Steering 2023-06-08 · IS-18106 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
kit power steering tank convertion cummins to zf with d13 engine
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-01-26 · MI16-32 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
improved bearings are now available to replace the original bearings used on some prevost vehicles idler pulleys.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-01-17 · IS-19912E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
electric fan drive cooling system conversion with delco remy alternator. revision: e note added regarding power cable connection
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What owners report
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