NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Prevost VIP-45 Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Prevost VIP-45 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 24, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Prevost VIP-45. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Prevost dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Prevost VIP-45. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
PREVOST/CROSSMEMBER REINFORCEMENT
NHTSA #98V024000 · Suspension — Front · NHTSA notice
Reported February 10, 1998 · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 1,051 vehicles
Owners notified December 10, 1997 · Vehicles built January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE THE STEERING CAPABILITY MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO DO ACCURATE TURNS.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO OTHER REINFORCEMENTS TO SOLIDIFY THE CROSS-MEMBER ASSEMBLY.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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