Prevost H3-45VIP Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint across 13 model years of the Prevost H3-45VIP (1990–2005). The most-complained-about year is 1998.

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What Prevost H3-45VIP owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The 1998 model year has the most, with 1.

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All Prevost H3-45VIP recalls (6)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Prevost H3-45VIP, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Shaft pitman (steering)

   NHTSA 06V214000 Reported June 14, 2006 423 vehicles potentially affected PREVOST CARS, INC.

   On certain motor homes equipped with front independent suspension, two spindle shafts were improperly processed during manufacturing which weakened the shafts.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the two spindle shafts and surrounding parts free of charge. The recall began on october 12, 2006. Owners may contact prevost at 418-831-5432.

   Model years: 2004, 2005

2. Suspension

   NHTSA 04V432000 Reported September 7, 2004 121 vehicles potentially affected PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED

   On certain motor coaches and motor homes, cracks were found in the material used to make suspension radius rod pins.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect all parts and, if necessary, replace the rod pins. The recall is expected to begin during september 2004. Customers may also contact prevost at 1-418-831-5432.

   Model years: 2004

3. Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

   NHTSA 03V091000 Reported March 10, 2003 101 vehicles potentially affected PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED

   On certain new "face-lift" motor coaches and motor homes equipped with independent front suspension, a modification was made to the steering gearbox mounting support. The support may develop stress cracks under heavy load conditions.

   Remedy: Dealers will weld three (3) reinforcement brackets to the gear box support. Owner notification began may 2, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive…

   Model years: 2003, 2004

4. Suspension: front

   NHTSA 98V239000 Reported October 6, 1998 259 vehicles potentially affected PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED

   Vehicle description: transit buses. The bolts fixing the radius rod locking tab plates were not lubricated before being tightened.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect the bolts, lubricating them, installing a new locking tab plate, and retightening the bolts.

   Model years: 1998, 1999

5. Windshield (visibility)

   NHTSA 97V102000 Reported June 19, 1997 577 vehicles potentially affected PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED

   Vehicle description: transit buses. The emergency exit windows have been built without the locking mechanism of the upper hinge.

   Remedy: Dealers will install stopper blocks so the windows can not be opened to a 90 degree angle.

   Model years: 1996, 1997

6. Frame and members (structure)

   NHTSA 97V100000 Reported June 12, 1997 1,245 vehicles potentially affected PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED

   Vehicle description: transit buses. The rear suspension forward radius rod support needs reinforcement and the radius rod retaining bolts could become loose.

   Remedy: Dealers will add additional reinforcement plates and check the bolts for tightness, and, if necessary, retighten these bolts.

   Model years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Other Prevost models

• XLII-40MTH3 complaints
• H3-452 complaints
• LE Mirage XL 22 complaints
• H3-401 complaints
• H3451 complaints
• LE Mirage1 complaints
• LE Mirage XL-451 complaints
• Xlii1 complaints

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.