- The problem
- Prevost is recalling 189 my 2008-2009 xlii-45, xlii-45e, x3-45 motor homes and h3-41, h3-45, and vip motor coaches. Due to improper installation of the escape hatch retaining bolts, these bolts can break.
- The risk
- If the bolts break, the escape hatch can fall down on to the roadway, increasing the risk of property damage or a crash.
- The fix
- Prevost will provide parts and installation instructions to the owners of the affected vehicles. The recall began on october 21, 2008. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-3391.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Prevost Vip Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 Prevost Vip have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2008 for the structure.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Vip year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 Prevost Vip recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 2008 Prevost Vip 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.
Prevost Vip: every year compared
All Vip years2008 Prevost Vip vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Prevost Vip | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2008 Prevost Xlii-45 Entertainer | 1 | 3 | C | 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 2008 Prevost Vip
Does the 2008 Prevost Vip have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Prevost Vip: structure (September 2008). 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 2008 Prevost Vip had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 Prevost Vip a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2008 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