1996–1998 Prevost Entertainer, 1997–1998 Prevost H3-45 Vip, 1996–2000 Prevost XL-40 and 1 other model Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUS SHELLS AND COACHES
NHTSA campaign 00V262000 · Suspension · filed Sep 11, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUS SHELLS AND COACHES. THE BALL JOINT SEALING BOOT COULD BE PERFORATED ALLOWING GREASE LEAKAGE.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOOT.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 22, 2000.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).
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V262000 (manufacturer number SR00-17). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.