1997 Prevost H3-45: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 1997 Prevost H3-45. The newest campaign is 00V389000. NHTSA received the report on 21 Nov 2000. The NHTSA record gives the component Suspension. 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, 00V389000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will weld the brackets on the tab axle.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 8,958 units in total.

00V38900021 Nov 2000Suspension
98V17200030 Jul 1998Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
98V02400010 Feb 1998Suspension / Front
97V10200019 Jun 1997Visibility / Windshield
97V10000012 Jun 1997Structure / Frame and Members
97V0320005 Mar 1997Equipment / Other / Labels
96V17800727 Dec 1996Seats
96V2220004 Nov 1996Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery

00V389000Received 21 Nov 2000. 3,600 units.
Suspension
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: transit coaches. The reinforcement brackets were not welded on the tag axle.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will weld the brackets on the tab axle.
Report filed by PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number SR00-37. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Nov 2000.
98V172000Received 30 Jul 1998. 1,814 units.
Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: transit coaches. The alternator and battery cables were not properly installed.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition can cause the nuts to loosen over a period of time causing a short circuit and possible fire hazard.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect, remove and re-install the alternator and battery cables.
Report filed by PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Sep 1998.
98V024000Received 10 Feb 1998. 1,051 units.
Suspension / Front
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: transit buses with drive axle equipped with drum brakes only. The design of the differential cross-member reinforcement can crack under certain applications.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition could reduce the steering capability making it difficult for the driver to do accurate turns.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install two other reinforcements to solidify the cross-member assembly.
Report filed by PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED.
97V102000Received 19 Jun 1997. 577 units.
Visibility / Windshield
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: transit buses. The emergency exit windows have been built without the locking mechanism of the upper hinge.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The windows can separate from the vehicle when opened to an approximately 90 degree angle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or personal injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install stopper blocks so the windows can not be opened to a 90 degree angle.
Report filed by PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED.
97V100000Received 12 Jun 1997. 1,245 units.
Structure / Frame and Members
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: transit buses. The rear suspension forward radius rod support needs reinforcement and the radius rod retaining bolts could become loose.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the rod supports fractured, separation could occur increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will add additional reinforcement plates and check the bolts for tightness, and, if necessary, retighten these bolts.
Report filed by PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED.
97V032000Received 5 Mar 1997. 170 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is not in compliance with part 565, "vehicle identification number - content requirements."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An incorrect VIN can cause problems when the vehicle is being registered.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Prevost will supply a "corrected" certification of origin for these vehicles.
Report filed by PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED.
96V178007Received 27 Dec 1996. 478 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver position. Two welds located on the back rest adjustment side of the seat frame did not meet the manufacturer's specifications.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If these welds were not to specification, back rest loads could cause the welds to fail. The back rest would disengage from the seat frame allowing loss of support to the driver's torso and possibly causing loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Isringhausen is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly.
Report filed by PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED.
96V222000Received 4 Nov 1996. 23 units.
Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The ground studs in the engine and battery compartments do not offer adequate electrical conductivity.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An electrical short could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the ground studs and replace them to ensure that the electrical system operates within the required specifications.
Report filed by PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED.

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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.

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Other model years

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 1997 Prevost H3-45The recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 1997 Prevost H3-45: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/prevost/h3-45/1997/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1997 Prevost H3-45?: 8,958 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Prevost H3-45 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 73 recall campaigns for the Prevost H3-45, model years 1989 to 2026. 8 of them name the 1997 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1997 Prevost H3-45 open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.