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2016 Prevost H3-45Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2016 Prevost H3-45. It is covered by 11 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 2016 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.
11 recalls
2016 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 · 2026 Q2
Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp
Risk. Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2021 Q1
Equipment
Risk. If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, it could be a road hazard and the vehicle would stall.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Trailer hitches
Risk. If the fasteners loosen, the trailer hitch may deform or detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Risk. A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Risk. Contact between the fuel line and the coolant line may cause a fuel leak and result in fuel spraying onto hot exhaust components increasing the risk of an…
repaired · 2017 Q3
Suspension: front
Risk. A wheel that turns unexpectedly may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
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
2016 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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1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Prevost H3-45, and the recalls they led to.
- Alternator Front Bearing FailureLed to recall 22E-030
Own a 2016 H3-45?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.