1999 Prevost H3-45 Vip recalls
There are 6 safety recalls on record for the 1999 Prevost H3-45 Vip, covering 6,398 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
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
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. The equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.
- Risk
- Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.
- Remedy
- Prevost will notify owners to inspect their buses for certain equalizers by the date code. The affected equalizers will be replaced. Owner notification began november 29, 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 or vanner at 1‑800‑227‑6937.
Recall number 01V033003 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit buses and bus shells. Some vehicles are fitting with a steering column adjustment plate.
- Risk
- This could lead to loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles for an adjustment plate and will replace the adjustment plate if necessary.
Recall number 00V133000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit buses and bus shells. Some brake line hoses may have been manufactured using heater hose material instead of brake line hose material. Heater hoses are not appropriate for use as brake lines because the operating pressure of the braking system is much higher than that of the heating system.
- Risk
- This could result in sudden brake line failure.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the heater hoses with correct brake line hoses.
Recall number 99V092000 · Recall details
Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: bus shells. The height control valve lever attached to the radius rod of the independent front suspension may have been fastened without using lock washers.
- Risk
- The lever can loosen over time resulting in improper suspension height adjustment, and possible loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install two lock washers on the u-bolt retaining the height control valve lever.
Recall number 99V079000 · 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
Questions about the 1999 Prevost H3-45 Vip recalls
How do I check if my 1999 Prevost H3-45 Vip has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1999 Prevost H3-45 Vip have?
6, covering steering, electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic.
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