Vehicle recall 98V239000 · October 6, 1998
Prevost H3-41, H3-45 and 1 more model
Vehicle description: transit buses.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: transit buses. The bolts fixing the radius rod locking tab plates were not lubricated before being tightened.
- Consequence
- Improper tightening can cause loosening of the attachment over a period of time increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the bolts, lubricating them, installing a new locking tab plate, and retightening the bolts.
- Notes
- Owner notification began June 18, 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
- 98V239000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 6, 1998
- Filed by
- PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- June 18, 1998
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 259
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front
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 (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
- Prevost H3-45 (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
- Prevost H3-45 VIP (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
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