- 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
2003 Prevost H3-45 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2003 Prevost H3-45 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in October 2026 for the labels.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical H3-45 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2003 Prevost H3-45 recalls 4
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 buses built on prevost chassis and equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
- The risk
- The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
- The fix
- Vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or american carriage at 1-800-631-0951.
- The problem
- On certain motor coaches and motor homes, the power steering hose can rub in the engine compartment and in the spare tire compartment which will cause a power steering hose break down.
- The risk
- Loss of steering control can cause a vehicle crash without prior notice.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the hoses and replace them if there is evidence of wear free of charge. The recall began on march 30, 2005. Owners may contact prevost at 418-831-5432.
- 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.
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Prevost H3-45: every year compared
All H3-45 yearsQuestions about the 2003 Prevost H3-45
Does the 2003 Prevost H3-45 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2003 Prevost H3-45: labels (October 2026); water heater (May 2005); hose, piping, and connections (March 2005); column (March 2003). 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 2003 Prevost H3-45 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2003 Prevost H3-45 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 73 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Prevost H3-45 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.
Which Prevost H3-45 years have the most complaints?
1998 (1), 2024 (1). See every Prevost H3-45 year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 Prevost H3-45 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