On certain motor homes equipped with front independent suspension, two spindle shafts were improperly processed during manufacturing which weakened the shafts.
1990-2005 · 13 model years
Prevost H3-45VIP Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Prevost H3-45VIP across 13 model years, and it has 6 recalls. The 1998 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the equipment & accessories.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
H3-45VIP complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common H3-45VIP problems
Prevost H3-45VIP recalls 6
On certain motor coaches and motor homes, cracks were found in the material used to make suspension radius rod pins.
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.
Vehicle description: transit buses. The bolts fixing the radius rod locking tab plates were not lubricated before being tightened.
Vehicle description: transit buses. The emergency exit windows have been built without the locking mechanism of the upper hinge.
Vehicle description: transit buses. The rear suspension forward radius rod support needs reinforcement and the radius rod retaining bolts could become loose.
Latest H3-45VIP complaints
Webasto dbw2010, as installed in aqua hot, previous recall of #02x003000. Company stated to me last year that this recall was 'rescinded in 2005' and I didn't have service done. Had leak and smoldering over the weekend. This recall by all means is on the mark, and information should be sent to customers of this unit to replace it at expense of webasto. *Jb
Questions about the Prevost H3-45VIP
Which Prevost H3-45VIP years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1998 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1998 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Prevost H3-45VIP problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the equipment & accessories (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Prevost H3-45VIP have?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls across all Prevost H3-45VIP model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data