1998 PREVOST H3-45
6 recalls — 1 complaints — 7 TSBs
03V090000 Mar 7, 2003
STEERING:COLUMN
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 SH... Read more
Consequence
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... Read more
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.
99V284000 Oct 15, 1999
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. IF A FRONT COLLISION SHOULD HAPPEN, THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW WOULD UNLOCK IF THE WINDOW STOPS STRIKE THE LOCKING LEVERS AND BREAK THEM, DUE TO A RELATIVE DISPLACEMENT BETWEEN THESE PARTS.
Consequence
A VEHICLE OCCUPANT COULD BE INJURED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CUT THE TOP OF THE STOP.
98V239000 Oct 6, 1998
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE BOLTS FIXING THE RADIUS ROD LOCKING TAB PLATES WERE NOT LUBRICATED BEFORE BEING TIGHTENED.
Consequence
IMPROPER TIGHTENING CAN CAUSE LOOSENING OF THE ATTACHMENT OVER A PERIOD OF TIME INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BOLTS, LUBRICATING THEM, INSTALLING A NEW LOCKING TAB PLATE, AND RETIGHTENING THE BOLTS.
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.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 |
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Aug 27, 2007
Incident date: Aug 24, 2007
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A PREVOST H345 BUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE HAVE BLOWN OUT. THE MILEAGE ON THE TIRES IS 1,000. HE STATED THAT THERE WAS TREAD LEFT ON THE TIRES. THE TIRES DID NOT IMPACT ANYTHING LIKE A POTHOLE,ETC. THE TIRES WERE SENT TO CONTINENTAL IN MT VER... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 PREVOST H3-45
7 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 |
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
0315
Nov 1, 2003
020000 SUSPENSION
INSTALLATION OF REINFORCEMENT PARTS ON PANHARD ROD SUPPORT. *TT
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
WB9820
Apr 1, 1998
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
SUBJECT ON EVAPORATOR FAN SPEED CONTROL DIODE REMOVAL. *YC
MI9806
Mar 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
REPLACEMENT OF PLASTIC BRACKETS LOCATED IN REAR BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT. *YC
MI9802
Feb 1, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON TAG AXLE ATTACHMENT USING CHAINS. *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
PREVOST H3-45 — Year by Year
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