Vehicle recall 05V516000 · November 7, 2005
Prevost H3-41 and H3-45
On certain multiplex motor coaches, the wiper motor thermal protection is stopping the motor when the wipers are functioning for a long time in second speed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain multiplex motor coaches, the wiper motor thermal protection is stopping the motor when the wipers are functioning for a long time in second speed.
- Consequence
- Depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new wiper harness and a new multiplex program will be downloaded in all coaches. The recall began on November 23, 2005. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-831-2046.
- Notes
- Prevost recall NO.SR05-14.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V516000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 7, 2005
- Filed by
- PREVOST CARS, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR05-14
- Owner notification
- November 23, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 123
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Prevost H3-41 (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Prevost H3-45 (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
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