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1998 Prevost H3-45 VIPProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 Prevost H3-45 VIP, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints12 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Equipment

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 19, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Prevost H3-45 VIP has problems

1 complaint 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
Equipment11

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

3 recalls

1998 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

Suspension: front

Recall 98V-239 · Oct 6, 1998 · 259 vehicles

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

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

1998 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

'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What H3-45 VIP owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WEBASTO DBW2010, AS INSTALLED IN AQUA HOT, PREVIOUS RECALL OF #02X003000. COMPANY STATED TO ME LAST YEAR THAT THIS RECALL WAS 'RESCINDED IN 2005' AND I DIDN'T HAVE SERVICE DONE. HAD LEAK AND SMOLDERING OVER THE WEEKEND. THIS RECALL BY ALL MEANS IS ON THE MARK, AND INFORMATION SHOULD BE SENT TO…
Complaint 10182941 · Feb 19, 2007

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