Vehicle recall 97V032000 · March 5, 1997
Prevost H3-41, H3-45 and 2 more models
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is not in compliance with part 565, "vehicle identification number - content requirements."
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The vehicle identification number (VIN) is not in compliance with part 565, "vehicle identification number - content requirements."
- Consequence
- An incorrect VIN can cause problems when the vehicle is being registered.
- Remedy
- Prevost will supply a "corrected" certification of origin for these vehicles.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification began February 17, 1997. Notes:owners who do not receive the "corrected" certification free of charge 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 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V032000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 5, 1997
- Filed by
- PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- February 17, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 170
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels
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 (1997): 1997
- Prevost H3-45 (1997): 1997
- Prevost XL (1997): 1997
- Prevost XL-45 (1997): 1997
Has your Prevost been repaired?
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.