Prevost H3-45
This model has recorded recalls in US but none on file for CA, AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.
United States
- Prevost H3-45date unknownEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS
Missing instructions may prevent or delay passengers from evacuating the bus during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownEQUIPMENTUS
THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMPUS
An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALUS
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE MAY STOP RESPONDING TO INPUT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND THUS BECOME STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownFUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS
The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownEQUIPMENTUS
IF THIS OCCURS, THE AFSS MAY ACTIVATE WITH NO FIRE PRESENT AND THE STOP ENGINE FEATURE WILL BE ACTIVATED, BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO AN UNPLANNED STOP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALUS
Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALUS
If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYUS
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.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYUS
SHOULD THE METAL SUPPORTS CONTACTING THE GROUND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERCARRIAGE FIRE.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownSTEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTIONUS
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.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownSEAT BELTSUS
A damaged seat belt may fail in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS
The damaged wires may activate the AFSS and shutdown the engine, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownEQUIPMENTUS
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYSUS
An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownVISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTORUS
Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS
Tire overinflation may reduce traction, braking ability and handling, increasing the the risk of a crash.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownFUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS
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.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)US
Without the transmission locking to prevent movement, if the parking brake lock fails while the wheelchair lift door is open, the bus may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of injury.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownEXTERIOR LIGHTINGUS
The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the bus, increasing the risk that another vehicle may crash into the bus.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMPUS
Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESUS
If the power cable loses connection to the engine electronic control unit, the engine may shut down, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownSEAT BELTSUS
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownEQUIPMENTUS
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the bus occupants.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownTRAILER HITCHESUS
If the fasteners loosen, the trailer hitch may deform or detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownSUSPENSION:FRONTUS
Suspension bolt failure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownEQUIPMENTUS
If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownSUSPENSION:FRONTUS
A wheel that turns unexpectedly may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownVISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHERUS
A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownSTEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENTUS
If the steering arm lever fails, causing a loss of steering, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownENGINEUS
If the engine unexpectedly shuts down, passengers may have to be transferred to another vehicle on the side of the road, increasing the risk of an injury. If the engine unexpectedly shuts down while the vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of crash.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownEQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION:SENSORSUS
The activation of the Automatic Fire Suppression System can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled coach may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownPOWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTUS
The driveshaft connection may separate resulting in a loss of drive. Additionally, a section of the driveshaft may detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS
During night time vehicle operation, highest level of dash brightness may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownSTRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEMUS
An emergency exit that requires excessive force to open may prevent or delay use of the exit, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTSUS
Hazard lights that do not flash simultaneously may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNALUS
An inoperative front turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, while inoperative hazard warning lights reduce the vehicle visibility to other drivers, both increasing the risk of a crash.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATERUS
Excessive exhaust gas may increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, and an overheating heater increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a vehicle fire may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESUS
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a vehicle fire may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKINGUS
A driver assist system that does not function properly may engage the brakes unexpectedly or fail to engage the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownSTRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXITUS
Emergency exits that are difficult to open can prevent or delay passengers from exiting during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownSEAT BELTSUS
An unsecured seat back or seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Prevost H3-45date unknownVISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIORUS
A detached mirror can reduce the driver's visibility and become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Canada
No recorded recalls for this model in Canada.
Australia
No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.