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2008 Prevost Xlii-45 Entertainer problems

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Owner complaints
1
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
25

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Recalls 3

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cablesReported October 29, 2013 · 142 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 X3-45 and X3-45 Entertainer coach buses manufactured November 2, 2006, through November 27, 2008. In the affected buses there are two battery cables. One of cables may have been inadvertently installed in a p-clamp. As a result, the cable that is not run through the p-clamp may rub against the p-clamp causing a short circuit.
Risk
A short may result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will remove the p-clamp, inspect, and replace the affected battery cable as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1‑418‑883‑2888. Prevost's recall number is SR13-73.

Recall number 13V534000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported September 26, 2013 · 35 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2013 X3-45, 2012-2014 H3-45, 2008 H3-45 VIP, 2005 XL2, and 2006-2011 XL2-45 Entertainer buses equipped with super single tires. The cold inflation pressure shown on the certification plate is higher than the specification for the super single tires installed on the rear axle, which may lead to tire overinflation. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Part 567, "Certification Regulation."
Risk
Tire overinflation may reduce traction, braking ability and handling, increasing the the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification plate, free of charge. The recallbegan on November 22, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1‑418‑883‑2888. Prevost's recall number is SR13-61.

Recall number 13V472000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported April 19, 2013 · 655 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the emergency window decals, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on August 1, 2013. Owners were notified that the replacement decals are available on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1‑418‑883‑2888 x 6558. Prevost's campaign recall number is SR13-26.

Recall number 13V150000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Prevost Xlii-45 Entertainer 25

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