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1981 Prevost Champion recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1981 Prevost Champion. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Prevost dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1981 Prevost Champion recalls, newest first

December 3, 1982NHTSA 82V117000454 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Summary
The elastic portion of the retaining bolts used to support the steering gear box may be too short. As a result, these bolts will not lock sufficiently, causing the nuts to loosen and allowing the steering gear box assembly to become inoperative.
Remedy
The dealer will inspect the steering gear box and, if necessary, replace the short bolts with longer bolts at no charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 27, 1982NHTSA 82V093000669 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary
On certain vehicles the steering wheel retaining nut may not have been adequately tightened during assembly. The nut may continue to loosen and could eventually come out, allowing the steering wheel to separate from the steering column.
Remedy
The steering wheel retaining nut will be tightened according to specifications and labor costs will be reimbursed by the manufacturer.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 7, 1982NHTSA 82V058000306 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Summary
Insulation of the alternator and post wires on the involved vehicles is insufficient; corrosion may develop due to contact with salt and sand used in snow and ice removal. Corrosion could lead to an electrical short between the alternator body and post.
Remedy
Corrosion will be removed from wires and posts, a bracket will be installed, and a protective coating of silicon grease and unitrol will be applied.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 20, 1982NHTSA 82V051000157 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Summary
The inner traction wheel retaining nuts may not have been securely tightened during assembly. Consequently, the nuts could work loose and eventually become lost.
Remedy
The wheel retaining nuts will be tightened to specifications, if necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1981 Prevost Champion were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Prevost Champion years

Other 1981 Prevost models

Questions

Does the 1981 Prevost Champion have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, electrical system, wheels. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1981 Prevost Champion recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Prevost dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1981 Prevost Champion?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.