2011 PREVOST H3-45 VIP Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 PREVOST H3-45 VIP has 0 complaints and 35 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various safety and mechanical components addressed through recalls. No individual owner complaints have been documented.
The 35 recalls impact a range of systems including engine controls, fuel system components, emergency equipment, and electrical parts. The safety risks involve potential fire hazards, loss of vehicle control, and difficulties in emergency situations. Below are selected key recalls affecting this model.
Recalls- Accelerator pedal software. Recall 13V039000 affects 1033 vehicles built between 2008 and 2013 with Volvo engines. A software mode can fix the throttle signal at 1700 rpms regardless of driver input, potentially causing loss of control and increasing crash risk. Dealers will fix this free of charge.
- Emergency window labels. Recall 13V150000 covers 655 coaches from 2006 to 2013. The decals do not include a required step for opening emergency windows, which may hinder evacuation and raise injury risk in crashes. Replacement decals are provided by dealers at no cost.
- Fuel line abrasion. Recall 15V122000 involves 455 vehicles from 2007 to 2012. Missing fuel line clips allow rubbing against coolant hoses, increasing the risk of fuel leaks and fire. Inspections and repairs are performed free of charge.
- Alternator belt and bearing. Recall 22V221000 affects 6342 units from 2010 to 2023. Seizing of the alternator front bearing can overheat the belt and raise fire risk. Prevost replaces the alternator belt at no cost.
- Fire extinguisher malfunction. Recall 17V737000 targets 2306 vehicles from 2010 to 2018 with certain Kidde extinguishers. The extinguisher may clog, require excessive force to activate, or have nozzles detach, potentially preventing fire suppression and causing injury. Owners receive replacement extinguishers free of charge.
- Fuel tank cradle mounting. Recall 17V618000 includes 3163 coaches from 2008 to 2018. Gaps in fuel tank cradle supports can loosen bolts, risking the tank falling off and causing vehicle stall or road hazards. Dealers will repair the mounting free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or safety defects involving recalls should consider their rights under state lemon laws. Persistent issues with unresolved recall repairs might qualify for legal protections.
2011 PREVOST H3-45 VIP Summary
2011
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
13954
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 PREVOST H3-45 VIP
6342 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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.
2011 PREVOST H3-45 VIP
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.
2011 PREVOST H3-45 VIP
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.
2011 PREVOST H3-45 VIP
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.
2011 PREVOST H3-45 VIP
655 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP, 2006-2013 H3-45 VIP, and 2006-2011 XLII-45 coach buses equipped with window part numbers: 790612, 790613, and 790614. These vehicles were manufactured between October 31, 2003, through April 10, 2013. On the vehicles involved, the decals explaining how to open the emergency windows does not contain a step required to open the window in case of an emergency. Specifically, the latch must be held down while the window is pushed outward to release the window; this is not stated on the decal.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the incorrect label may result in difficulty opening the emergency windows. This could increase the risk of personal injury.
2011 PREVOST H3-45 VIP
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.