2008 Prevost H3-45 VIP: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2008 Prevost H3-45 VIP. The newest campaign is 17V618000. NHTSA received the report on 4 Oct 2017. The NHTSA record gives the component Fuel System, Diesel / Storage / Tank Assembly. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.
Remedy of the newest campaign, 17V618000, in the NHTSA record
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will correct the fuel tank cradle mounting, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-28.
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Recall campaigns
4 campaigns, newest first. 4,308 units in total.
- 17V618000Fuel System, Diesel / Storage / Tank Assembly
- 15V122000Fuel System, Diesel
- 13V472000Equipment / Other / Labels
- 13V150000Equipment / Other / Labels
17V618000Received . 3,163 units.
Fuel System, Diesel / Storage / Tank Assembly
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2008-2018 H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 VIP, X3-45 VIP Entertainer, and XL2 motor coaches. The fuel tank cradle supports may have gaps at the points where the cradle connects to the coach frame, which can allow the attachment bolts to loosen and fail causing the fuel tank to fall from the vehicle.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will correct the fuel tank cradle mounting, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-28.
Report filed by Prevost Cars, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR17-28. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
15V122000Received . 455 units.
Fuel System, Diesel
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 XLII, X3-45, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP vehicles manufactured July 5, 2007, to May 11, 2012. The affected vehicles may be missing a fuel line locating clip, allowing the fuel line to rub against the braided coolant hose.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion, replacing it as necessary, and will properly secure the fuel line and coolant line, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-418-883-3391. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-04.
Report filed by Prevost Cars, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR15-04. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
13V472000Received . 35 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Tire overinflation may reduce traction, braking ability and handling, increasing the the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Prevost Cars, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR13-61. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
13V150000Received . 655 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Prevost Cars, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR13-26. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.
Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.
Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.
Complaints by component
The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.
Investigations
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 2008 Prevost H3-45 VIPThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2008 Prevost H3-45 VIP: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/prevost/h3-45-vip/2008/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
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Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2008 Prevost H3-45 VIP?
- 4,308 units in 4 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Prevost H3-45 VIP have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 31 recall campaigns for the Prevost H3-45 VIP, model years 1997 to 2026. 4 of them name the 2008 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 Prevost H3-45 VIP open?
- The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.