The worst 1998 Prevost H3-41 problems
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Recalls 7
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain Prevost buses. Please see the above list of models. The entrance door is missing the emergency exit operating instruction label. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
- Risk
- Missing instructions may prevent or delay passengers from evacuating the bus during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Prevost will replace the emergency exit label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1‑866‑870‑2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR26-19.
Recall number 26V675000 · Recall details
Steering: column
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 03V090000 · Recall details
Suspension
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit coaches. The reinforcement brackets were not welded on the tag axle.
- 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.
Recall number 00V389000 · Recall details
Visibility: glass, side/rear
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit coaches. If a front collision should happen, the emergency exit window would unlock if the window stops strike the locking levers and break them, due to a relative displacement between these parts.
- Risk
- A vehicle occupant could be injured.
- Remedy
- Dealers will cut the top of the stop.
Recall number 99V284000 · Recall details
Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit buses. The bolts fixing the radius rod locking tab plates were not lubricated before being tightened.
- Risk
- Improper tightening can cause loosening of the attachment over a period of time increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the bolts, lubricating them, installing a new locking tab plate, and retightening the bolts.
Recall number 98V239000 · Recall details
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit coaches. The alternator and battery cables were not properly installed.
- Risk
- This condition can cause the nuts to loosen over a period of time causing a short circuit and possible fire hazard.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, remove and re-install the alternator and battery cables.
Recall number 98V172000 · Recall details
Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This condition could reduce the steering capability making it difficult for the driver to do accurate turns.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install two other reinforcements to solidify the cross-member assembly.
Recall number 98V024000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Prevost H3-41 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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Is the 1998 Prevost H3-41 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1998 Prevost H3-41.
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How many recalls does the 1998 Prevost H3-41 have?
7 recalls, covering equipment, steering and suspension.
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