NHTSA Recall 00V342000: Cooling system (engine and engine cooling)
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 487 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Prevost H3-41.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V342000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR00-25 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM |
| Report received | October 25, 2000 |
| Owner notification | October 2, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Damage to the heater and the vehicle in which it is installed is possible if a coolant heater is missing a combustion chamber.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the coolant heater for a combustion chamber. If a chamber is missing, one will be added.
Notes
Owner notification began october 2, 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V342000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.