2016 Prevost H3-45 Vip problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (6)
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 2019-02-21 · campaign 19V118000 · 1,270 vehicles
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc is recalling certain 2015-2018 X3-45 VIP, X3-45 VIP Entertainer, X3-45 Passenger, H3-45 VIP, and H3-45 passenger coaches and motorhomes equipped with specific fire suppression systems. The actuator of the fire extinguisher system may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent.
Risk: If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Fix: Prevost Cars will notify owners, and the fire suppression system manufacturer will inspect the systems, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR19-03.
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.
Trailer Hitches 2017-05-02 · campaign 17V299000 · 407 vehicles
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2014-2017 H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 VIP, and X3-45 VIP Entertainer motor coaches equipped with 10,000lb-capacity trailer hitch receivers. The trailer hitch mounting fasteners may loosen.
Risk: If the fasteners loosen, the trailer hitch may deform or detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer hitch mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2017. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-11.
Suspension:front 2015-11-03 · campaign 15V725000 · 7 vehicles
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2016 X3-45 VIP, H3-45 VIP, and H3-45 coaches manufactured June 17, 2015 to August 14, 2015. Studs that attach the independent front suspension to the vehicle frame may fail and allow a front wheel to turn unexpectedly.
Risk: A wheel that turns unexpectedly may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected studs, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-52.
Service bulletins (100)
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
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-06-13 · IS-21089 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
efd h3 vip condenser repositioning
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.
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