- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- Missing instructions may prevent or delay passengers from evacuating the bus during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Prevost H3-41 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2001 Prevost H3-41 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in October 2026 for the labels.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical H3-41 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2001 Prevost H3-41 recalls 6
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- IN SUCH A CASE, A LOSS OF STEERING WOULD OCCUR.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- On certain coaches and bus shells equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
- The risk
- If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace these pedals. Owner notification began december 20, 2001. 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: transit coaches. The reinforcement brackets were not welded on the tag axle.
- The risk
- This condition could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL WELD THE BRACKETS ON THE TAB AXLE.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: transit coaches. Some coolant heaters may have been provided without a combustion chamber (burner tube). A flame will be noticed exiting the exhaust pipe at the bottom of the unit.
- The risk
- Damage to the heater and the vehicle in which it is installed is possible if a coolant heater is missing a combustion chamber.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the coolant heater for a combustion chamber. If a chamber is missing, one will be added.
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Prevost H3-41: every year compared
All H3-41 years2001 Prevost H3-41 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Prevost H3-41 | 0 | 6 | C | |
| 2001 Prevost Xlii-40MTH | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Prevost LE Mirage XL 2 | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2001 Prevost Xlii | 1 | 2 | D | Compare |
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Questions about the 2001 Prevost H3-41
Does the 2001 Prevost H3-41 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2001 Prevost H3-41: labels (October 2026); column (March 2003); accelerator pedal (January 2002); 12v / 24v / 48v battery (February 2001) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2001 Prevost H3-41 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2001 Prevost H3-41 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Prevost H3-41 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2001 Prevost H3-41 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data