NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Prevost H3-45 VIP Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Prevost H3-45 VIP has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of October 24, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Prevost dealer.
Includes campaigns NHTSA files under the spelling "H3-45VIP".
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Prevost H3-45 VIP. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1998 Prevost H3-45 VIP owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Prevost H3-45 VIP, describing incidents dated February 17, 2007.
Most-cited components
- Equipment 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a fire, with 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10182941 · Filed
WEBASTO DBW2010, AS INSTALLED IN AQUA HOT, PREVIOUS RECALL OF #02X003000. COMPANY STATED TO ME LAST YEAR THAT THIS RECALL WAS 'RESCINDED IN 2005' AND I DIDN'T HAVE SERVICE DONE. HAD LEAK AND SMOLDERING OVER THE WEEKEND. THIS RECALL BY ALL MEANS IS ON THE MARK, AND INFORMATION SHOULD BE SENT TO…
PREVOST/STEERING COLUMN
NHTSA #03V090000 · Steering — Column · NHTSA notice
Reported March 7, 2003 · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 3,572 vehicles
Prevost campaign SR03-06 · Owners notified March 18, 2003 · Vehicles built December 4, 1997 – February 27, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
IN SUCH A CASE, A LOSS OF STEERING WOULD OCCUR.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
PREVOST RECALL NO. SR03-06.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
PREVOST/BALL JOINT BOOT
NHTSA #00V262000 · Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Upper Ball Joint · NHTSA notice
Reported September 11, 2000 · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 554 vehicles
Prevost campaign SR00-17 · Owners notified August 22, 2000 · Vehicles built May 1, 1997 – January 31, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUS SHELLS AND COACHES. THE BALL JOINT SEALING BOOT COULD BE PERFORATED ALLOWING GREASE LEAKAGE.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOOT.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 22, 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 1-418-883-3391. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
PREVOST/RADIUS ROD
NHTSA #98V239000 · Suspension — Front · NHTSA notice
Reported October 6, 1998 · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 259 vehicles
Owners notified June 18, 1998 · Vehicles built August 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE BOLTS FIXING THE RADIUS ROD LOCKING TAB PLATES WERE NOT LUBRICATED BEFORE BEING TIGHTENED.
Safety consequence
IMPROPER TIGHTENING CAN CAUSE LOOSENING OF THE ATTACHMENT OVER A PERIOD OF TIME INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BOLTS, LUBRICATING THEM, INSTALLING A NEW LOCKING TAB PLATE, AND RETIGHTENING THE BOLTS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 1998.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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Prevost H3-45 VIP model years
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