- The problem
- Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with front independent suspension. One of the structural members can crack. This member supports the left idler arm and bell crank.
- The risk
- This condition could reduce the steering capability increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
- The fix
- Dealers will install two bolted and welded brackets.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Prevost XL Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Prevost XL have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in February 1998 for the linkages.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical XL year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Prevost XL 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
- The vehicle identification number (vin) is not in compliance with part 565, "vehicle identification number - content requirements."
- The risk
- An incorrect vin can cause problems when the vehicle is being registered.
- The fix
- Prevost will supply a "corrected" certification of origin for these vehicles.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver position. Two welds located on the back rest adjustment side of the seat frame did not meet the manufacturer's specifications.
- The risk
- If these welds were not to specification, back rest loads could cause the welds to fail. The back rest would disengage from the seat frame allowing loss of support to the driver's torso and possibly causing loss of control of the vehicle.
- The fix
- Isringhausen is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly.
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Prevost XL: every year compared
All XL years1997 Prevost XL vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Prevost XL | 0 | 3 | F | |
| 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 XL
Does the 1997 Prevost XL have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1997 Prevost XL: linkages (February 1998); labels (March 1997); seats (December 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 XL had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 Prevost XL a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 16 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Prevost XL 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 XL 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