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Vehicle recall 00V342000 · October 25, 2000

Prevost H3-41, H3-45 and 1 more model

Vehicle description: transit coaches.

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

Summary
Vehicle description: transit coaches. Some coolant heaters may have been provided without a combustion chamber (burner tube). A flame will be noticed exiting the exhaust pipe at the bottom of the unit.
Consequence
Damage to the heater and the vehicle in which it is installed is possible if a coolant heater is missing a combustion chamber.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the coolant heater for a combustion chamber. If a chamber is missing, one will be added.
Notes
Owner notification began October 2, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1-418-883-3391. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
00V342000
Reported to NHTSA
October 25, 2000
Filed by
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Manufacturer campaign
SR00-25
Owner notification
October 2, 2000
Vehicles potentially affected
487
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Recall 00V342000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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