Prevost H3-45 recalls — page 2
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Prevost H3-45, newest first. Last verified Sep 14, 2026.
- Jul 11, 2006Crash risk2006 Prevost H3-41, 2006 Prevost H3-45, 2007 Prevost Xlii-45E — Parking Brake
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 BRAKE VALVES, THE CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE VALVE CAVITY MAY NOT PROPERLY SET, CAUSING INTERNAL AIR LEAKAGE. IF THE CHECK VALVE DOES NOT PROPERLY SEAT, THE RESULTING LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
06V243000 · 9 units · PREVOST CARS, INC.
- Nov 7, 2005Crash risk2004–2006 Prevost H3-41, 2004–2006 Prevost H3-45 — Visibility
ON CERTAIN MULTIPLEX MOTOR COACHES, THE WIPER MOTOR THERMAL PROTECTION IS STOPPING THE MOTOR WHEN THE WIPERS ARE FUNCTIONING FOR A LONG TIME IN SECOND SPEED.
05V516000 · 123 units · PREVOST CARS, INC.
- May 20, 2005Safety2004 American Carriage H3-45, 2004–2005 American Carriage Xlii, 2003 Prevost H3-45 — Equipment
ON CERTAIN BUSES BUILT ON PREVOST CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
05V231000 · 7 units · AMERICAN CARRIAGE INC.
- Mar 23, 2005Crash risk2002–2005 Prevost H3-41, 2002–2005 Prevost H3-45, 2002–2004 Prevost H3-45 Vip Entertainer and 2 other models — Steering
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES AND MOTOR HOMES, THE POWER STEERING HOSE CAN RUB IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND IN THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT WHICH WILL CAUSE A POWER STEERING HOSE BREAK DOWN.
05V107000 · 943 units · PREVOST CARS, INC.
- Sep 7, 2004Crash risk2004 Prevost H3-41, 2004 Prevost H3-45, 2004 Prevost H3-45VIP and 4 other models — Suspension
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES AND MOTOR HOMES, CRACKS WERE FOUND IN THE MATERIAL USED TO MAKE SUSPENSION RADIUS ROD PINS.
04V432000 · 121 units · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
- Mar 7, 2003Safety1998–2003 Prevost H3-41, 1998–2003 Prevost H3-45, 1998–2003 Prevost H3-45 Vip and 5 other models — Steering
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.
03V090000 · 4K units · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
- Jan 11, 2002Crash risk2001–2002 Prevost H3-41, 2001–2002 Prevost H3-45, 2001–2002 Prevost Xlii — Vehicle Speed Control
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.
02V004001 · 196 units · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
- Feb 27, 2001Fire risk1999–2001 Prevost H3-41, 1999–2001 Prevost H3-45, 1999–2001 Prevost H3-45 Vip and 2 other models — Electrical System
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.
01V033003 · 2K units · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
- Nov 21, 2000Crash risk1990–2001 Prevost H3-40, 1990–2001 Prevost H3-41, 1990–2001 Prevost H3-45 and 3 other models — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS WERE NOT WELDED ON THE TAG AXLE.
00V389000 · 4K units · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
- Oct 25, 2000Safety2000–2001 Prevost H3-41, 2000–2001 Prevost H3-45, 2000–2001 Prevost Xlii-45 — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
00V342000 · 487 units · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
- May 8, 2000Safety1999–2000 Prevost H3-41, 1999–2000 Prevost H3-45, 1999–2000 Prevost H3-45 Vip — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES AND BUS SHELLS. SOME VEHICLES ARE FITTING WITH A STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT PLATE.
00V133000 · 482 units · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED