- 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
1994 Prevost Vip Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1994 Prevost Vip have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in February 1998 for the front.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Vip year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1994 Prevost Vip recalls 3
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
- Interference of the "drag link" with an adjusting screw of the left disc brake slack adjuster could occur when extreme suspension movement is combined with maximum steering angle.
- The risk
- The interference may affect steering control and can eventually cause failure of the steering drag link and/or damage to the brake slack adjuster . In either case, it may result in an accident.
- The fix
- The drag link on all involved vehicles and the steering arm on certain vehicles will be replaced to eliminate the interference.
- The problem
- Battery cable may chafe against the battery rack damaging the cable's insulation which could result in an electrical short.
- The risk
- AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
- The fix
- A second cable support and retaining clip will be installed on the battery rack to prevent chafing of the battery cable insulation.
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Prevost Vip: every year compared
All Vip years1994 Prevost Vip vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Prevost Vip | 0 | 3 | F | |
| 1994 Prevost H3-40 | 1 | 7 | F | 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 1994 Prevost Vip
Does the 1994 Prevost Vip have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1994 Prevost Vip: front (February 1998); connection (October 1994); cables (December 1993). 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 1994 Prevost Vip had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1994 Prevost Vip a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 16 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Prevost Vip 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 1994 Prevost Vip 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