Vehicle recall 98V172000 · July 30, 1998
Prevost H3-41 and H3-45
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. The alternator and battery cables were not properly installed.
- Consequence
- This condition can cause the nuts to loosen over a period of time causing a short circuit and possible fire hazard.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, remove and re-install the alternator and battery cables.
- Notes
- Owner notification began September 22, 1998.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
- 98V172000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 30, 1998
- Filed by
- PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- September 22, 1998
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,814
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
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