1998 Prevost H3-45
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 1998 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In such a case, a loss of steering would occur.
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.
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. 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A vehicle occupant could be injured.
Remedy
Dealers will cut the top of the stop.
Vehicle description: transit buses. the bolts fixing the radius rod locking tab plates were not lubricated before being tightened.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Improper tightening can cause loosening of the attachment over a period of time increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the bolts, lubricating them, installing a new locking tab plate, and retightening the bolts.
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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Tires › Sidewall
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…
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
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.
- 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.
- 10005305Installation of reinforcement parts on panhard rod support.
- 603387Information on tag axle attachment using chains.
- 603321Subjec on the use of thermostat to cancel all a/c module functions.
- 603320Replacement of plastic brackets located in rear baggage compartment.
- 603316Subject on evaporator fan speed control diode removal.
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