- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1999 Prevost M5E Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1999 Prevost M5E have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in November 2000 for the suspension.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical M5E year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1999 Prevost M5E recalls 2
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
- 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.
- The risk
- THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN BRAKE LINE FAILURE.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the heater hoses with correct brake line hoses.
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No complaints about the 1999 Prevost M5E yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1999 Prevost M5E have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1999 Prevost M5E: suspension (November 2000); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (April 1999). 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 1999 Prevost M5E had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1999 Prevost M5E a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Prevost M5E 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 1999 Prevost M5E 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