Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 11, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Prevost H3-45 VIP has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1997 Prevost H3-45 VIP recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Control arm: upper ball joint

Recall 00V-262 · Sep 11, 2000 · 554 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Visibility: windshield

Recall 97V-102 · Jun 19, 1997 · 577 vehicles

Risk. THE WINDOWS CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN OPENED TO AN APPROXIMATELY 90 DEGREE ANGLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: frame and members

Recall 97V-100 · Jun 12, 1997 · 1,245 vehicles

Risk. IF THE ROD SUPPORTS FRACTURED, SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Prevost.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other H3-45 VIP year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the H3-45 VIP median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
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Own a 1997 H3-45 VIP?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.