1997 Prevost Vip 45 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1997 Prevost Vip 45. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1997 Prevost Vip 45
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: front
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.
Remedy: Dealers will install two other reinforcements to solidify the cross-member assembly.
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12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
The ground studs in the engine and battery compartments do not offer adequate electrical conductivity.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ground studs and replace them to ensure that the electrical system operates within the required specifications.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1997 Prevost Vip 45. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Prevost Vip 45 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Prevost Vip 45 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Prevost Vip 45 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Prevost Vip 45 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Prevost Vip 45 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Prevost Vip 45 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Prevost Vip 45 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Prevost Vip 45 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 Prevost Vip 45
How do I know if my 1997 Prevost Vip 45 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1997 Prevost Vip 45; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Prevost dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 96V222000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Prevost models
- XLII-40MTH3 complaints
- H3-452 complaints
- LE Mirage XL 22 complaints
- H3-401 complaints
- H3-45VIP1 complaints
- H3451 complaints
- LE Mirage1 complaints
- LE Mirage XL-451 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.