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1998 Prevost H3-45

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
1
Latest Aug 27, 2007
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Mar 7, 2003
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 1998 Prevost H3-45, most frequently naming the tires & wheels category. 6 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 7 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Tires & wheels1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

6 campaigns cover this model year

View all 6

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
03V090000

STEERING:COLUMN

Mar 7, 2003
3,572 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: IN SUCH A CASE, A LOSS OF STEERING WOULD OCCUR.
The 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.
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDManufacturer number SR03-06View on NHTSA.gov
00V389000

SUSPENSION

Nov 21, 2000
3,600 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS WERE NOT WELDED ON THE TAG AXLE.
The risk: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL WELD THE BRACKETS ON THE TAB AXLE.
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDManufacturer number SR00-37View on NHTSA.gov
99V284000

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Oct 15, 1999
940 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. IF A FRONT COLLISION SHOULD HAPPEN, THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW WOULD UNLOCK IF THE WINDOW STOPS STRIKE THE LOCKING LEVERS AND BREAK THEM, DUE TO A RELATIVE DISPLACEMENT BETWEEN THESE PARTS.
The risk: A VEHICLE OCCUPANT COULD BE INJURED.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL CUT THE TOP OF THE STOP.
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATEDManufacturer number SR99-36/SR99-36AView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 27, 2007

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A PREVOST H345 BUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE HAVE BLOWN OUT. THE MILEAGE ON THE TIRES IS 1,000. HE STATED THAT THERE WAS TREAD LEFT ON THE TIRES. THE TIRES DID NOT IMPACT ANYTHING LIKE A POTHOLE,ETC. THE TIRES WERE SENT TO CONTINENTAL IN MT VERNON,IL. THE CONTACT STATED TO ME LATER THAT SOME INFO THAT WAS NEEDED , HE COULD NOT SUPPLY BECAUSE THEY HAVE A FLEET OF BUSES. LM

NHTSA ID
10200899
Incident
Aug 24, 2007

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

MI07-04

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

PREVOST: OIL LUBRICATED WHEEL HUB BEARINGS. FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCES AND SAFETY, ENSURING THAT THE WHEEL HUBS ARE INSPECTED DAILY AND LUBRICATED IN REGULAR INTERVALS IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE. *JS

0315

SUSPENSION

INSTALLATION OF REINFORCEMENT PARTS ON PANHARD ROD SUPPORT. *TT

0311

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELIMINATION OF CONNECTOR C530, C531 & C532 FROM THE INTERIOR FLUORESCENT LIGHTING AND READING LIGHTS FUSE HOLDER. THIS INCLUDES MODEL YEAR 2004 MODELS. *TT

WB9807

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

SUBJEC ON THE USE OF THERMOSTAT TO CANCEL ALL A/C MODULE FUNCTIONS. *YC

WB9820

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

SUBJECT ON EVAPORATOR FAN SPEED CONTROL DIODE REMOVAL. *YC

MI9806

STRUCTURE:BODY

REPLACEMENT OF PLASTIC BRACKETS LOCATED IN REAR BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT. *YC

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Prevost H3-45 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026020—
2025020—
2024170—
2023081—
2022041—
2021031—
2020071—
2019051—
2018081—
20170101—
20160101—
20150101—
20140141—
20130141—
20120121—
20110111—
20100151—
20090100—
2008090—
2007050—
2006050—
2005041—
2004051—
2003031—
2002031—
2001050—
2000060—
1999070—
1998Viewing160—
1997180—
1996070—
1995050—
1994050—
1993030—
1992030—
1991030—
1990030—
1989010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.