NHTSA Recall 03V090000: Column (steering)
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,572 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Prevost H3-41.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V090000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR03-06 |
| Component | STEERING › COLUMN |
| Report received | March 7, 2003 |
| Owner notification | March 18, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
In such a case, a loss of steering would occur.
Remedy
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's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V090000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Prevost H3-41 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Prevost H3-45 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Prevost H3-45 Vip | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Prevost XLII-40 | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Prevost XLII-40MTH | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Prevost XLII-45 | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Prevost XLII-45MTH | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
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.