NHTSA Recall 00V389000: Suspension
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,600 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Prevost H3-40.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V389000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR00-37 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received | November 21, 2000 |
| Owner notification | November 21, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: transit coaches. The reinforcement brackets were not welded on the tag axle.
Safety risk
This condition could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V389000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Prevost H3-40 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Prevost H3-41 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Prevost H3-45 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Prevost M5E | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Prevost XL-40 | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Prevost XL-45 | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
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.