2013 PREVOST H3-41 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 PREVOST H3-41 has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle systems that prompted multiple recalls, including concerns with throttle control, steering components, and fire safety equipment.
The vehicle is subject to eight recalls affecting various components and safety systems. These recalls address issues such as windshield wiper motor failure, throttle signal malfunctions, steering linkage defects, wiring damage, fuel system risks, and fire extinguisher defects.
Recalls- Windshield wiper motor. Recall 13V650000 affects 682 vehicles with JAKO windshield wiper motors that may crack causing loss of wiper function and reduced driver visibility. Dealers will replace the faulty motor free of charge; recall started February 26, 2014.
- Throttle control software. Recall 13V039000 impacts 1033 vehicles where a software mode may fix throttle at 1700 rpm regardless of pedal input, risking loss of control. Dealers will apply a remedy free of charge; recall began May 2, 2013.
- Steering drag link. Recall 13V055000 involves 6120 coaches with drag link collar contact that may fracture the turnbuckle causing loss of stability and control. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts at no cost; recall initiated April 18, 2013.
- Fire suppression wiring. Recall 15V348000 covers 452 vehicles where engine compartment heat may damage Automatic Fire Suppression System wires, potentially triggering engine shutdown. Wiring will be relocated free of charge; recall started July 17, 2015.
- Fuel and coolant lines. Recall 16V133000 affects 1348 vehicles missing a positioning clip, allowing coolant and fuel lines to rub and risk fuel leaks leading to fire. Inspection and necessary replacements will be done free of charge; recall began April 20, 2016.
- Fire extinguisher defect. Recall 17V737000 covers 2306 vehicles equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button extinguishers that may clog, require excessive force, or have a detaching nozzle risking injury and failure to operate. Owners will receive replacement extinguishers at no cost; notification started July 11, 2018.
- Fuel tank mounting. Recall 17V618000 involves 3163 vehicles where gaps in fuel tank cradle mounts may cause bolts to loosen and fuel tanks to fall off. Dealers will correct the mounting free of charge; recall began December 4, 2017.
Owners with persistent safety defects, repeated repairs, or unresolved recall issues may have rights under state lemon laws and should consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to explore possible remedies.
2013 PREVOST H3-41 Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
15104
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 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.
2013 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.
2013 PREVOST H3-41
1348 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 H3-41 and H3-45, 2011-2016 H3-VIP, 2011-2016 X3-45 Coach vehicles, 2012-2016 X3-VIP vehicles, and 2011-2013 XL2 Entertainer vehicles. The coolant line on the affected vehicles may be missing a positioning clip, allowing the coolant line to rub against the braided fuel hose at one of the injectors.
Risk: Contact between the fuel line and the coolant line may cause a fuel leak and result in fuel spraying onto hot exhaust components increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
2013 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.
2013 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.
2013 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.
2013 PREVOST H3-41
682 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP motorhomes, H3 VIP motorhomes and XLII-45 Entertainers and model year 2012-2014 model year X3-45, H3-41, H3-45 coaches manufactured June 6, 2011, through May 17, 2013, equipped with JAKO windshield wiper motors, model SWF403195. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor housing may crack resulting in a loss of windshield wiper function.
Risk: Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.