The worst 1990 Prevost H3-40 problems
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Recalls 6
Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: coaches. The transversal radius rod attachment assembly could develop fatigue cracks and eventually fail.
- Risk
- This condition can affect the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will weld a reinforcement plate on the vertical member of the transversal radius rod attachment. Owner notification began february 16, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 418‑831‑5432.
Recall number 01V035000 · Recall details
Suspension
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit coaches. The reinforcement brackets were not welded on the tag axle.
- Risk
- This condition could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will weld the brackets on the tab axle.
Recall number 00V389000 · Recall details
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit buses. The rear suspension forward radius rod support needs reinforcement and the radius rod retaining bolts could become loose.
- Risk
- If the rod supports fractured, separation could occur increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add additional reinforcement plates and check the bolts for tightness, and, if necessary, retighten these bolts.
Recall number 97V100000 · Recall details
Parking brake: conventional
- What is wrong
- The parking brake button can be hit accidently allowing the parking brake to release.
- Risk
- Unintended operation of the parking brake button can allow the bus to roll freely causing a potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a protector over the parking brake button in order to prevent accidental release of the parking brakes.
Recall number 95V016000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
- What is wrong
- Interference of the "drag link" with an adjusting screw of the left disc brake slack adjuster could occur when extreme suspension movement is combined with maximum steering angle.
- Risk
- The interference may affect steering control and can eventually cause failure of the steering drag link and/or damage to the brake slack adjuster . In either case, it may result in an accident.
- Remedy
- The drag link on all involved vehicles and the steering arm on certain vehicles will be replaced to eliminate the interference.
Recall number 94V001000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield
- What is wrong
- The force required to release the emergency exit window exceeds twenty pounds.
- Risk
- The window release does not meet the requirements offmvss 217. Inability to open an emergency exit increases the risk of injury topassengers on the vehicle in the event of an accident.
- Remedy
- Adjust the threaded locks in the window frame for proper engagement of window with release mechanism.
Recall number 92V024000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Prevost H3-40 1
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Questions about the 1990 Prevost H3-40
Is the 1990 Prevost H3-40 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1990 Prevost H3-40.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Prevost H3-40?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1990 Prevost H3-40 have?
6 recalls, covering suspension, structure and parking brake.
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