- The problem
- Vehicle description: transit buses with drive axle equipped with drum brakes only. The design of the differential cross-member reinforcement can crack under certain applications.
- The risk
- This condition could reduce the steering capability making it difficult for the driver to do accurate turns.
- The fix
- Dealers will install two other reinforcements to solidify the cross-member assembly.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Prevost Vip 45 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Prevost Vip 45 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in February 1998 for the front.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Vip 45 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Prevost Vip 45 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
- The ground studs in the engine and battery compartments do not offer adequate electrical conductivity.
- The risk
- An electrical short could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the ground studs and replace them to ensure that the electrical system operates within the required specifications.
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Prevost Vip 45: every year compared
All Vip 45 years1997 Prevost Vip 45 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Prevost Vip 45 | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1997 Prevost H345 | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1997 Prevost Vip 45
Does the 1997 Prevost Vip 45 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1997 Prevost Vip 45: front (February 1998); 12v / 24v / 48v battery (November 1996). 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 1997 Prevost Vip 45 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 Prevost Vip 45 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Prevost Vip 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.
What should I do if my 1997 Prevost Vip 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