CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Prevost H3-45 has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).
1997 Prevost H3-45 recalls
Bus Entrance Door Missing Emergency Exit Instructions
Certain Prevost buses from the 1992 through 1995 model years are missing the emergency exit operating instruction label on the entrance door.
Most common 1997 Prevost H3-45 problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
TOUR BUS COMPANY: GARDEN STATE TRANSIT INC SPRINGFIELD, MA DOT 933664 ICC 390505 OWNER: LUIS CASTILLO 201-780-9899 FRONT RT BRAKE LOCKED UP ON THE WAY, HAD TO STOP AT PETER PAN FOR REPAIR. COOLANT WAS LEAKING, HAD TO STOP NUMEROUS TIMES FOR WATER. A/C STOPPED WORKING AFTER FIRST 3 HOURS EACH DAY. CALLED OWNER OF BUS COMPANY NUMEROUS TIMES FOR A NEW BUS. BUS GOT HEATED TO 84 DEGREES. 2 MINORS WERE GOING TO PASS OUT. EMERGENCY STOP AT ARBY'S IN FREDERICKSBURG, VA AND CALLED 911. BOTH MINORS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL FOR HEAT EXHAUSTION. BUS SHAKES VIOLENTLY AROUND 65MPH AND THE BUS SEVERELY SWAYS LEFT AND RIGHT. BATHROOM WAS INOPERABLE. NO TOILET PAPER OR SOLID WASTE ALLOWED IN TOILET.
1997 Prevost H3-45 questions
Does the 1997 Prevost H3-45 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 1997 Prevost H3-45: Bus Entrance Door Missing Emergency Exit Instructions; Suspension; Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables; Suspension:Front; Visibility:Windshield. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Prevost H3-45?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1), Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Prevost H3-45 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.