2010 PREVOST H3-41 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2010 PREVOST H3-41 has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owner reports mainly focus on issues related to vehicle components addressed in recalls, including equipment and fuel system defects.
Seven recalls exist affecting multiple systems including adaptive mobility equipment, accelerator pedal controls, steering linkages, the diesel fuel system, electrical wiring, fire safety equipment, and fuel tank assembly.
Recalls- Adaptive mobility equipment. NHTSA recall 10V117000 affects 280 vehicles due to a defect in Ricon public use lifts where the restraint belt may appear latched but is not fully engaged. The lift could move with an occupant unsecured, risking injury. Prevost is providing a warning decal and training aid as a fix.
- Accelerator pedal software. Recall 13V039000 covers 1033 coaches with Volvo engines. Under certain conditions, throttle may lock at 1700 rpm regardless of pedal input, risking loss of vehicle control. Dealers will remedy the software issue free of charge.
- Steering linkages. Recall 13V055000 impacts 6120 coaches from 1993 to 2013. Over torque of the drag link retaining bolt can cause contact with the pitman arm, possibly fracturing the turnbuckle and causing loss of vehicle control. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.
- Diesel fuel system. Recall 15V122000 affects 455 vehicles where missing fuel line clips allow fuel line abrasion against coolant hoses, increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace or secure lines as needed.
- Electrical wiring damage. Recall 15V348000 involves 452 coaches manufactured between 2009 and 2014. Wiring for the Automatic Fire Suppression System may be damaged by engine compartment heat, potentially causing engine shutdown and crash risk. Dealers will relocate wiring.
- Fire extinguisher defects. Recall 17V737000 covers 2306 vehicles with certain Kidde fire extinguishers that may clog, require excessive force to activate, or have nozzles that can detach, raising injury and fire risk. Owners are directed to contact Kidde for replacements.
- Fuel tank assembly. Recall 17V618000 impacts 3163 coaches from 2008 to 2018. Fuel tank cradle supports can loosen causing the tank to detach, creating road hazards and stall risks. Dealers will reinforce the mounting points.
Owners confronted with repeated repairs, unresolved safety recalls, or defects affecting vehicle control or fire safety may have protections under their state lemon law. Consulting with an attorney familiar with those rights is advisable.
2010 PREVOST H3-41 Summary
2010
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
13809
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2010 PREVOST H3-41
2306 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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 force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2010 PREVOST H3-41
3163 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
2010 PREVOST H3-41
455 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 XLII, X3-45, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP vehicles manufactured July 5, 2007, to May 11, 2012. The affected vehicles may be missing a fuel line locating clip, allowing the fuel line to rub against the braided coolant hose.
Risk: The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
2010 PREVOST H3-41
452 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 X3-45, XLII-45, H3-41, and H3-45 coaches manufactured November 30, 2009, to August 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the wires for the Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) Linear Thermal Detector (LTD) may be damaged by temperatures in the engine compartment.
Risk: The damaged wires may activate the AFSS and shutdown the engine, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
2010 PREVOST H3-41
6120 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Prevost is recalling certain model year 1993 thru 2013 model H3-40, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP Prevost coaches manufactured from December 1993 through February 12, 2013. Under certain conditions, the drag link collar position combined with an over torque of the collar retaining bolt may create a contact with the pitman arm.
Risk: This contact may cause the turnbuckle to fracture without warning. If the drag link turnbuckle breaks while the vehicle is in use, stability and vehicle control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
2010 PREVOST H3-41
1033 vehicles affected
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 X3-45, H3-41 and H3-45 coaches, model year 2011-2013 H3-45 VIP coaches, model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP coaches, and model year 2009-2013 XLII-45 Entertainer coaches manufactured from May 16, 2007, through March 14, 2013 and equipped with Volvo engines. Certain conditions may cause the affected coaches to go into a software mode that would result in the throttle signal being fixed at 1700rpms regardless of throttle pedal input from the driver.
Risk: Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2010 PREVOST H3-41
280 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PREVOST HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 MOTOR COACHES FITTED WITH RICON PUBLIC USE LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE TONGUE OF THE BELT IS FULLY ENGAGED AND LATCHED IN THE BUCKLE. RICON HAS DISCOVERED, HOWEVER, THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR TO INSERT THE BELT TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE WITHOUT FULLY ENGAGING THE LATCHING MECHANISM. IN THIS CASE, THE RESTRAINT BELT WOULD APPEAR TO BE LATCHED, AND THE OPERATOR COULD RUN THE LIFT. IF THE RESTRAINT BELT TONGUE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED INTO THE RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE, AND LATCHED, THE LIFT MAY OPERATE WITH AN OCCUPANT ON THE PLATFORM.
Risk: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.
Complaints
No complaints found.