NHTSA vehicle safety data
1995 Prevost H3-40 Recalls & Complaints
The 1995 Prevost H3-40 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 24, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1995 Prevost H3-40. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Prevost dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1995 Prevost H3-40. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
PREVOST/FRONT AXLE ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #01V035000 · Suspension — Front · NHTSA notice
Reported February 9, 2001 · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 637 vehicles
Prevost campaign SR01-03 · Owners notified February 16, 2001 · Vehicles built March 24, 1990 – November 4, 1995 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COACHES. THE TRANSVERSAL RADIUS ROD ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY COULD DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY FAIL.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL WELD A REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON THE VERTICAL MEMBER OF THE TRANSVERSAL RADIUS ROD ATTACHMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 16, 2001. 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 418-831-5432.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
PREVOST/REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS
NHTSA #00V389000 · Suspension · NHTSA notice
Reported November 21, 2000 · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 3,600 vehicles
Prevost campaign SR00-37 · Owners notified November 21, 2000 · Vehicles built January 1, 1990 – December 31, 2000 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS WERE NOT WELDED ON THE TAG AXLE.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL WELD THE BRACKETS ON THE TAB AXLE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 21, 2000.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 1-418-831-2046.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
PREVOST/SUB-FRAME SUPPORT
NHTSA #97V100000 · Structure — Frame and Members · NHTSA notice
Reported June 12, 1997 · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 1,245 vehicles
Owners notified May 16, 1997
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE REAR SUSPENSION FORWARD RADIUS ROD SUPPORT NEEDS REINFORCEMENT AND THE RADIUS ROD RETAINING BOLTS COULD BECOME LOOSE.
Safety consequence
IF THE ROD SUPPORTS FRACTURED, SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND CHECK THE BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS, AND, IF NECESSARY, RETIGHTEN THESE BOLTS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 16, 1997. 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 1-418-883-3391.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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