Prevost H3-45 1998
Model H3-45 made in 1998 by Prevost got 1 consumer complain there are 6 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, steering and suspension.
Model 1998
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
98V172000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 05/01/1994 to 06/30/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 1814 | 09/22/1998 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 07/30/1998 | 07/31/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit coaches. the alternator and battery cables were not properly installed. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition can cause the nuts to loosen over a period of time causing a short circuit and possible fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect, remove and re-install the alternator and battery cables. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began september 22, 1998.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). | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||||||||||||
03V090000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 12/04/1997 to 02/27/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 3572 | 03/18/2003 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 03/07/2003 | 03/18/2003 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In such a case, a loss of steering would occur. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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 1-418-831-5432. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Prevost recall no. sr03-06.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
00V389000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1990 to 12/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 3600 | 11/21/2000 | ODI | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 11/21/2000 | 11/29/2000 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit coaches. the reinforcement brackets were not welded on the tag axle. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will weld the brackets on the tab axle. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began november 21, 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 1-418-831-2046.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
98V239000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 08/01/1997 to 12/31/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 259 | 06/18/1998 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 10/06/1998 | 10/07/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit buses. the bolts fixing the radius rod locking tab plates were not lubricated before being tightened. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Improper tightening can cause loosening of the attachment over a period of time increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the bolts, lubricating them, installing a new locking tab plate, and retightening the bolts. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began june 18, 1998.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). | |||||||||||||||
98V024000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1994 to 12/31/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 1051 | 12/10/1997 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 02/10/1998 | 02/25/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This condition could reduce the steering capability making it difficult for the driver to do accurate turns. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install two other reinforcements to solidify the cross-member assembly. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began december 10, 1997. 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). | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||||||||||||||||
99V284000 | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | from 11/01/1997 to 02/28/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 940 | 10/04/1999 | MFR | PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | 10/15/1999 | 10/27/1999 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | A vehicle occupant could be injured. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will cut the top of the stop. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Prevost recall nos. sr99-36/sr99-36a.owner notification is expected to begin during october 1999. 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). |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
0311 | 07/01/2003 | 10005607 | Elimination of connector c530, c531 & c532 from the interior fluorescent lighting and reading lights fuse holder. this includes model year 2004 models. *tt | 03/05/2004 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
WB9820 | 04/01/1998 | 603316 | Subject on evaporator fan speed control diode removal. *yc | 02/17/1999 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
WB9807 | 06/01/1998 | 603321 | Subjec on the use of thermostat to cancel all a/c module functions. *yc | 02/17/1999 | |
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
MI9802 | 02/01/1998 | 603387 | Information on tag axle attachment using chains. *yc | 02/19/1999 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
MI9806 | 03/01/1998 | 603320 | Replacement of plastic brackets located in rear baggage compartment. *yc | 02/17/1999 | |
SUSPENSION | |||||
0315 | 11/01/2003 | 10005305 | Installation of reinforcement parts on panhard rod support. *tt | 02/19/2004 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
MI07-04 | 03/01/2007 | 10043748 | 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 | 04/25/2012 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
08/24/2007 | 14 | ||
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 vernon,il. the contact stated to me later that some info that was needed , he could not supply because they have a fleet of buses. lm |