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Prevost H3-45 Vip Recalls

23 Transport Canada safety recalls for the Prevost H3-45 Vip, model years 1990–2026. Tap any recall for the hazard, affected models, and corrective action.

Prevost H3-45 Vip — Structure High risk
Feb 19, 2026 Model years: 2026
On a small number of buses, the driver's side mirror may not be properly attached. As a result, the mirror could fall from the bus.
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-45 Vip — Steering High risk
Mar 6, 2024 Model years: 2023
On a small number of vehicles, the steering column may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the steering shaft could separate from the universal joint and cause a los
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-45 Vip — Electrical High risk
Mar 6, 2024 Model years: 2024
On certain vehicles, the battery cables could become damaged by contact with a metal panel. If this happens, the cables could short circuit.
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-45 Vip — Lights And Instruments High risk
Dec 22, 2023 Model years: 2022
On certain vehicles, the tail lamps don't turn on when the daytime running lamps (DRLs) are on. Canadian regulations require that, if a vehicle has dash backlighting, the low beam
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost X3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-45 Vip — Lights And Instruments High risk
Jul 12, 2023 Model years: 2023
Issue: On certain buses, the right-front turn signal lamp could fail when the turn signal or hazard warning lights are turned on. Safety Risk: A turn signal that doesn't work may c
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-45 Vip — Lights And Instruments High risk
Jul 11, 2023 Model years: 2023
Certain buses were built with daytime running lamps (DRLs) that don't turn off when the fog lights are switched on. Canadian regulations require the DRLs to turn off when the front
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-45 Vip — Lights And Instruments High risk
Mar 20, 2023 Model years: 2023
On a small number of vehicles, when the hazard lights are switched on with the ignition switch in the "OFF" position, the signal lamps may not flash at the same time.
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-45 Vip — Accessories High risk
Feb 24, 2023 Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain vehicles, the fire sensor located in the engine compartment could fail. If this happens, the automatic fire suppression system (AFSS) could activate and shut down the en
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-45 Vip — Engine High risk
Apr 14, 2022 Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, if the front bearing on the alternator fails, the alternator belts could continue to turn the alternator. This could cause the alternator bearing to overheat.
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost X3-45 Coach, Prevost X3-45 Vip
Prevost H3-45 Vip — Fuel System High risk
Feb 26, 2015 Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain buses, a fuel line retaining clip may be missing, which can result in the fuel line rubbing against a braided coolant hose. If there was contact, the fuel line may be co
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost X3-45 Coach, Prevost Xl2-45 Coach
Prevost H3-45 Vip — Accessories High risk
Feb 26, 2015 Model years: 2014, 2015
On certain buses, the handheld Kidde plastic valve disposable fire extinguisher may not function as designed. In certain instances, the extinguisher may fail to fully discharge whe
Also affects: Prevost H3-41 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost X3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-45 Vip — Electrical High risk
Jan 7, 2014 Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, the windshield wipers may fail. Loss of windshield wiping capability, should it occur during a rainy/snowy day, may compromise the driver's ability to see the
Also affects: Prevost X3-45 Coach, Prevost X3-45 Vip, Prevost H3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-45 Vip — Fuel System High risk
Feb 25, 2011 Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, the fuel support assembly may have been incorrectly welded during the manufacturing process. Should certain welds fail, portions of the support structure could
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost X3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-45 Vip — Steering High risk
Oct 4, 2006 Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the front suspension spindle shafts were incorrectly manufactured. Overheating at the forging process has significantly weakened the shaft material. Failure of
Also affects: Prevost Xl2-45 Coach, Prevost Xl2-45 Entertainer Coach Shell, Prevost Xl2-45 Motorhome
Prevost H3-45 Vip — Suspension High risk
Sep 14, 2004 Model years: 2004
The radius rod support pins, installed on the front suspension of I-beam equipped vehicles and on the rear suspension of all vehicles, may contain cracks. If the radius rod support
Also affects: Prevost H3-41 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost Xl2-40 Motorhome, Prevost Xl2-45 Coach, Prevost Xl2-45 Entertainer Coach Shell
Prevost H3-45 Vip — Structure High risk
Mar 28, 2003 Model years: 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, the gearbox mounting support may develop stress cracks under heavy load conditions. This could cause the steering gearbox to become loose and result in affecti
Prevost H3-45 Vip — Steering High risk
Mar 28, 2003 Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, the upper and lower steering column may be missing a bolt and nut missing. This could cause the steering column to slip out of the mating shaft when the column
Also affects: Prevost H3-41 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost Xl-45 Bus Shell, Prevost Xl2-40 Bus Shell, Prevost Xl2-45 Coach
Prevost H3-45 Vip — Electrical High risk
Jan 25, 2002 Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001
Certain transit buses equipped with Vanner 60 series battery equalizers. The equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system. Without
Also affects: Prevost H3-41 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost Xl Coach, Prevost Xl2-45 Coach
Prevost H3-45 Vip — Other High risk
Dec 24, 2001 Model years: 2001, 2002
Certain vehicles equipped with Williams Controls electronic throttle control pedal could experience a weld failure on the base plate. This would cause the engine to return to idle.
Also affects: Prevost H3-41 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost Xl2-45 Coach
Prevost H3-45 Vip — Suspension High risk
Jul 20, 1998 Model years: 1998, 1999
THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION RADIUS ROD LOCKING TAB PLATE BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN LUBRICATED BEFORE THE PROPER TORQUE WAS APPLIED. IMPROPER TORQUING MAY CAUSE LOOSENING OF THE ATT
Also affects: Prevost H3-41 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-45 Vip — Steering High risk
Jan 20, 1998 Model years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
THE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS-MEMBER REINFORCEMENT IS INADEQUATE AND COULD CRACK UNDER CERTAIN ROUGH APPLICATIONS. A FAILED CROSS-MEMBER WOULD RELEASE THE TRANSVERSE ATTACHMENT OF THE DRI
Also affects: Prevost H3-41 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-45 Vip — Structure High risk
Jun 19, 1997 Model years: 1996, 1997
THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT THE UPPER HINGE LOCKING MECHANISM. THIS COULD CAUSE THE WINDOWS TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN OPENED
Also affects: Prevost H3-41 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Coach
Prevost H3-45 Vip — Structure High risk
Jun 16, 1997 Model years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
THE FRONT LONGITUDINAL DIFFERENTIAL RADIUS ROD SUPPORT LOCATED IN THE REAR SUB-FRAME REQUIRES REINFORCEMENT. ALSO, THE BOLTS RETAINING THE FRONT LONGITUDINAL RADIUS RODS TO THE STR
Also affects: Prevost H3-40 Coach, Prevost H3-40 Vip Coach, Prevost H3-41 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Coach
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