1997 PREVOST H3-45
8 recalls — 0 complaints — 5 TSBs
00V389000 Nov 21, 2000
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS WERE NOT WELDED ON THE TAG AXLE.
Consequence
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.
98V172000 Jul 30, 1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY CABLES WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED.
Consequence
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.
98V024000 Feb 10, 1998
SUSPENSION:FRONT
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.
Consequence
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.
97V102000 Jun 19, 1997
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT THE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE UPPER HINGE.
Consequence
THE WINDOWS CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN OPENED TO AN APPROXIMATELY 90 DEGREE ANGLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL STOPPER BLOCKS SO THE WINDOWS CAN NOT BE OPENED TO A 90 DEGREE ANGLE.
97V100000 Jun 12, 1997
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE REAR SUSPENSION FORWARD RADIUS ROD SUPPORT NEEDS REINFORCEMENT AND THE RADIUS ROD RETAINING BOLTS COULD BECOME LOOSE.
Consequence
IF THE ROD SUPPORTS FRACTURED, SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND CHECK THE BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS, AND, IF NECESSARY, RETIGHTEN THESE BOLTS.
97V032000 Mar 5, 1997
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH PART 565, "VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER - CONTENT REQUIREMENTS."
Consequence
AN INCORRECT VIN CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING REGISTERED.
Remedy
PREVOST WILL SUPPLY A "CORRECTED" CERTIFICATION OF ORIGIN FOR THESE VEHICLES.
96V178007 Dec 27, 1996
SEATS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS IN THE DRIVER POSITION. TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACK REST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME DID NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence
IF THESE WELDS WERE NOT TO SPECIFICATION, BACK REST LOADS COULD CAUSE THE WELDS TO FAIL. THE BACK REST WOULD DISENGAGE FROM THE SEAT FRAME ALLOWING LOSS OF SUPPORT TO THE DRIVER'S TORSO AND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
ISRINGHAUSEN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE SEATS AND REPLACE THE SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY.
96V222000 Nov 4, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
THE GROUND STUDS IN THE ENGINE AND BATTERY COMPARTMENTS DO NOT OFFER ADEQUATE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY.
Consequence
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE GROUND STUDS AND REPLACE THEM TO ENSURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPERATES WITHIN THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1997 PREVOST H3-45
5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 |
MI08-06
Jun 1, 2008
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PREVOST: RELOCATING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MONITOR AND ADDING FUSES TO WIRES 12BE AND 24BE. *KB
MI07-04
Mar 1, 2007
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
PREVOST: 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. *JS
0311
Jul 1, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELIMINATION OF CONNECTOR C530, C531 & C532 FROM THE INTERIOR FLUORESCENT LIGHTING AND READING LIGHTS FUSE HOLDER. THIS INCLUDES MODEL YEAR 2004 MODELS. *TT
WB9807
Jun 1, 1998
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
SUBJEC ON THE USE OF THERMOSTAT TO CANCEL ALL A/C MODULE FUNCTIONS. *YC
MI9806
Mar 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
REPLACEMENT OF PLASTIC BRACKETS LOCATED IN REAR BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT. *YC
PREVOST H3-45 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PREVOST H3-45 across all model years (1989–2026).
248
Total Recalls
3
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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| 1998 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 1997 (current) | 8 | 0 | |
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