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NewRisk. Missing instructions may prevent or delay passengers from evacuating the bus during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
2008 Prevost H3-45Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2008 Prevost H3-45. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-523 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 15, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Prevost H3-45 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2008 Prevost H3-45 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp
Risk. An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Equipment
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE AFSS MAY ACTIVATE WITH NO FIRE PRESENT AND THE STOP ENGINE FEATURE WILL BE ACTIVATED, BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO AN UNPLANNED STOP, INCREASING…
no report yet
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE MAY STOP RESPONDING TO INPUT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND THUS BECOME STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.
no report yet
Seats
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
no report yet
Structure
Risk. IF THE BOLTS BREAK, THE ESCAPE HATCH CAN FALL DOWN ON TO THE ROADWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE OR A CRASH.
no report yet
Equipment
Risk. THIS INTERFERENCE CAN CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO NOT OPERATE OR CAUSE IMPROPER SHIFTING, AS FORWARD GEAR CAN BE ENGAGED FROM NEUTRAL ONLY, IF THE VEHICLE HAS…
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
2008 vs. every other H3-45 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2008 H3-45?
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