2003 Prevost H3-45 problems

What is wrong

Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain Prevost buses. Please see the above list of models. The entrance door is missing the emergency exit operating instruction label. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

Risk

Missing instructions may prevent or delay passengers from evacuating the bus during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Prevost will replace the emergency exit label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1‑866‑870‑2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR26-19.

Recall number 26V675000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain buses built on prevost chassis and equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.

Risk

The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.

Remedy

Vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1‑800‑685‑4298 or american carriage at 1‑800‑631‑0951.

Recall number 05V231000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor coaches and motor homes, the power steering hose can rub in the engine compartment and in the spare tire compartment which will cause a power steering hose break down.

Risk

Loss of steering control can cause a vehicle crash without prior notice.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the hoses and replace them if there is evidence of wear free of charge. The recall began on march 30, 2005. Owners may contact prevost at 418‑831‑5432.

Recall number 05V107000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor coaches and motor homes, the steering columns may be missing the lower bolt and nut. A replacement bolt and nut was installed to correct this situation on the production line. If a replacement bolt has been used and not tightened properly, the column may come out of the input shaft when the steering column adjustment mechanism is used.

Risk

In such a case, a loss of steering would occur.

Remedy

Dealers will verify the size of the bolt and nut and replace them if needed. Owner notification began april 4, 2003. 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 1‑418‑831‑5432.

Recall number 03V090000 · Recall details

This investigation was opened as the result of odi'sreview of prevost service bulletin, wb04-10,issued in december 2004 and titled inspection and replacement of power steering pressure hose.the bulletin addressed the possibility that power steering assist could be lost due to a power steering pressure hose failure.the bulletin instructed the dealer to inspect, replace, and repositioned the hoses throughout the vehicle.as a result of odi's investigation, prevost has agreed to conducta safety recall to inspect the power steering hoses for signs of abrading and to replace certain power steering hoses on the subject vehicles.a copy of the safety recall is attached.this action resolves the issues raised by this investigation. Accordingly, this investigation is closed.

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