2001 PREVOST H3-45
5 recalls — 0 complaints — 6 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
02V004001 Jan 11, 2002
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN COACHES AND BUS SHELLS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES, THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.
Consequence
IF THE CLEVIS SEPARATED FROM THE PLATE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE PEDALS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 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 1-418-831-5432.
01V033003 Feb 27, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS. THE EQUALIZER COULD FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.
Consequence
WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE BUS. THE FAILURE MODE CAN CAUSE OPERATOR DISTRACTION, AND/OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
PREVOST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS TO INSPECT THEIR BUSES FOR CERTAIN EQUALIZERS BY THE DATE CODE. THE AFFECTED EQUALIZERS WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 29, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMED... 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.
00V342000 Oct 25, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. SOME COOLANT HEATERS MAY HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITHOUT A COMBUSTION CHAMBER (BURNER TUBE). A FLAME WILL BE NOTICED EXITING THE EXHAUST PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT.
Consequence
DAMAGE TO THE HEATER AND THE VEHICLE IN WHICH IT IS INSTALLED IS POSSIBLE IF A COOLANT HEATER IS MISSING A COMBUSTION CHAMBER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE COOLANT HEATER FOR A COMBUSTION CHAMBER. IF A CHAMBER IS MISSING, ONE WILL BE ADDED.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2001 PREVOST H3-45
6 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 119100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 1 |
IS-14905
Sep 19, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EXPLAINS HOW TO USE KIT #374835 TO REPLACE FORMER HOT WATER VALVE ASSEMBLY #373729.
IS-14905
Sep 19, 2016
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
EXPLAINS HOW TO USE KIT #374835 TO REPLACE FORMER HOT WATER VALVE ASSEMBLY #373729.
IS-14905
Sep 19, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
EXPLAINS HOW TO USE KIT #374835 TO REPLACE FORMER HOT WATER VALVE ASSEMBLY #373729.
IS-14905
Sep 19, 2016
119100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
EXPLAINS HOW TO USE KIT #374835 TO REPLACE FORMER HOT WATER VALVE ASSEMBLY #373729.
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
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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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 7 | 2 | View |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 14 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 11 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2001 (current) | 5 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 | View |