1997 Prevost H3-45
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
9 recalls name the 1997 Prevost H3-45. Newest first.
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain Prevost buses. Please see the above list of models. The entrance door is missing the emergency exit operating instruction label. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Missing instructions may prevent or delay passengers from evacuating the bus during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Prevost will replace the emergency exit label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR26-19.
Vehicle description: transit coaches. the reinforcement brackets were not welded on the tag axle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will weld the brackets on the tab axle.
Vehicle description: transit coaches. the alternator and battery cables were not properly installed.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause the nuts to loosen over a period of time causing a short circuit and possible fire hazard.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, remove and re-install the alternator and battery cables.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could reduce the steering capability making it difficult for the driver to do accurate turns.
Remedy
Dealers will install two other reinforcements to solidify the cross-member assembly.
Vehicle description: transit buses. the emergency exit windows have been built without the locking mechanism of the upper hinge.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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
Dealers will install stopper blocks so the windows can not be opened to a 90 degree angle.
Vehicle description: transit buses. the rear suspension forward radius rod support needs reinforcement and the radius rod retaining bolts could become loose.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the rod supports fractured, separation could occur increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will add additional reinforcement plates and check the bolts for tightness, and, if necessary, retighten these bolts.
The vehicle identification number (vin) IS not in compliance with part 565, "vehicle identification number - content requirements."
Risk and remedy
Risk
An incorrect vin can cause problems when the vehicle IS being registered.
Remedy
Prevost will supply a "corrected" certification of origin for these vehicles.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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
Isringhausen IS conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly.
The ground studs in the engine and battery compartments do not offer adequate electrical conductivity.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An electrical short could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the ground studs and replace them to ensure that the electrical system operates within the required specifications.
Owner complaints
1 complaints2 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Engine · Service brakes
Tour bus company: garden state transit inc springfield, ma dot 933664 icc 390505 owner: luis castillo 201-780-9899 front rt brake locked up on the way, had to stop at peter pan for repair. Coolant was leaking, had to stop numerous times for water. A/c stopped working after first 3 hours each…
Tour bus company: garden state transit inc springfield, ma dot 933664 icc 390505 owner: luis castillo 201-780-9899 front rt brake locked up on the way, had to stop at peter pan for repair. Coolant was leaking, had to stop numerous times for water. A/c stopped working after first 3 hours each day. Called owner of bus company numerous times for a new bus. Bus got heated to 84 degrees. 2 minors were going to pass out. Emergency stop at arby's in fredericksburg, va and called 911. Both minors taken to hospital for heat exhaustion. bus shakes violently around 65mph and the bus severely sways left and right. Bathroom was inoperable. No toilet paper or solid waste allowed in toilet.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10043984Prevost: relocating the electrical system monitor and adding fuses to wires 12BE and 24BE.
- 10043748Prevost: 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.
- 10005607Elimination of connector C530, C531 & C532 from the interior fluorescent lighting and reading lights fuse holder. This includes model year 2004 models.
- 603321Subjec on the use of thermostat to cancel all a/c module functions.
- 603320Replacement of plastic brackets located in rear baggage compartment.
Every Prevost H3-45 model year
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