NHTSA Recall 03V091000: Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 101 vehicles. It affects 2003–2004 Prevost H3-45VIP.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V091000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR03-07 |
| Component | STEERING › GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Report received | March 10, 2003 |
| Owner notification | May 2, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
The steering gearbox may become loose affecting steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1-418-831-5432.
Notes
Prevost recall no. Sr03-07. 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 03V091000
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.