2003 Prevost H3-45VIP
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2003 Prevost H3-45VIP. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 2003 Prevost H3-45VIP. Newest first.
On certain new "face-lift" motor coaches and motor homes equipped with independent front suspension, a modification was made to the steering gearbox mounting support. the support may develop stress cracks under heavy load conditions.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The steering gearbox may become loose affecting steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will weld three (3) reinforcement brackets to the gear box support. owner notification began may 2, 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.
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.
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.
- 10005775Bendix AD-9 air dryer connection.
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