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1998 Prevost H3-45

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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1Owner complaints

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6Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Tires
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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Tires. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Tires complaints

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Mileage unknown · Aug 27, 2007
Tires

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A PREVOST H345 BUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE HAVE BLOWN OUT. THE MILEAGE ON THE TIRES IS 1,000. HE STATED THAT THERE WAS TREAD LEFT ON THE TIRES. THE TIRES DID NOT IMPACT ANYTHING LIKE A POTHOLE,ETC. THE TIRES WERE SENT TO CONTINENTAL IN MT VERNON,IL. THE CONTACT STATED TO…

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TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A PREVOST H345 BUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE HAVE BLOWN OUT. THE MILEAGE ON THE TIRES IS 1,000. HE STATED THAT THERE WAS TREAD LEFT ON THE TIRES. THE TIRES DID NOT IMPACT ANYTHING LIKE A POTHOLE,ETC. THE TIRES WERE SENT TO CONTINENTAL IN MT VERNON,IL. THE CONTACT STATED TO ME LATER THAT SOME INFO THAT WAS NEEDED , HE COULD NOT SUPPLY BECAUSE THEY HAVE A FLEET OF BUSES. LM

NHTSA ODI #10200899

Official recalls

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03V090000 · Steering:column

Mar 7, 2003

ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES AND MOTOR HOMES, THE STEERING COLUMNS MAY BE MISSING THE LOWER BOLT AND NUT. A REPLACEMENT BOLT AND NUT WAS INSTALLED TO CORRECT THIS SITUATION ON THE PRODUCTION LINE. IF A REPLACEMENT BOLT HAS BEEN USED AND NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY, THE COLUMN MAY COME OUT OF THE INPUT SHAFT WHEN THE STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM IS USED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IN SUCH A CASE, A LOSS OF STEERING WOULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL VERIFY THE SIZE OF THE BOLT AND NUT AND REPLACE THEM IF NEEDED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 4, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-831-5432.

00V389000 · Suspension

Nov 21, 2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS WERE NOT WELDED ON THE TAG AXLE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL WELD THE BRACKETS ON THE TAB AXLE.

99V284000 · Visibility:glass, Side/rear

Oct 15, 1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. IF A FRONT COLLISION SHOULD HAPPEN, THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW WOULD UNLOCK IF THE WINDOW STOPS STRIKE THE LOCKING LEVERS AND BREAK THEM, DUE TO A RELATIVE DISPLACEMENT BETWEEN THESE PARTS.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A VEHICLE OCCUPANT COULD BE INJURED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CUT THE TOP OF THE STOP.

98V239000 · Suspension:front

Oct 6, 1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE BOLTS FIXING THE RADIUS ROD LOCKING TAB PLATES WERE NOT LUBRICATED BEFORE BEING TIGHTENED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IMPROPER TIGHTENING CAN CAUSE LOOSENING OF THE ATTACHMENT OVER A PERIOD OF TIME INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BOLTS, LUBRICATING THEM, INSTALLING A NEW LOCKING TAB PLATE, AND RETIGHTENING THE BOLTS.

98V172000 · Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery:cables

Jul 30, 1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY CABLES WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE NUTS TO LOOSEN OVER A PERIOD OF TIME CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT AND POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY CABLES.

98V024000 · Suspension:front

Feb 10, 1998

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE THE STEERING CAPABILITY MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO DO ACCURATE TURNS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO OTHER REINFORCEMENTS TO SOLIDIFY THE CROSS-MEMBER ASSEMBLY.

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NHTSA investigations

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