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2004 Prevost H3-45 problems

No complaints are listed for the 2004 Prevost H3-45. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as PREVOST H3-45.

At a glance

Complaints
0
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
5
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
943
Investigations
1
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
45

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.

Recalls

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5 recalls.

11V449000

Date: 2011-08-26. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Defect: SUPERIOR COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200 SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP (excerpt)

Consequence: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE. (excerpt)

Remedy: SUPERIOR COACH IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR SUPERIOR COACH INTERIORS AT 1-615-466-2000. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

08V007000

Date: 2008-01-09. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH ZF/ARENS ASTRONIC SHIFT SELECTORS, A CELL PHONE PLACED IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE SHIFTER TOUCH PAD COULD CAUSE THE DISPLAY TO CHANGE FROM 'R' (REVERSE) TO 'D' (DRIVE) SHOULD THE PHONE RECEIVE A CALL.

Consequence: THIS INTERFERENCE CAN CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO NOT OPERATE OR CAUSE IMPROPER SHIFTING, AS FORWARD GEAR CAN BE ENGAGED FROM NEUTRAL ONLY, IF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STOPPED, AND IF THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS BEEN DEPRESSED. IF THE MALFUNCTION OCCURS WHILE 'R' (REVERSE) IS BEING SELECTED, THE SHIFTER MAY POSSIBLY CHANGE TO 'D' (DRIVE), INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: PREVOST WILL MAIL STICKERS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THEIR OWNERS AND WILL ALSO ARRANGE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE UPGRADED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-831-5432.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

05V516000

Date: 2005-11-07. Systems: VISIBILITY.

Defect: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

05V107000

Date: 2005-03-23. Systems: STEERING.

Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES AND MOTOR HOMES, THE POWER STEERING HOSE CAN RUB IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND IN THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT WHICH WILL CAUSE A POWER STEERING HOSE BREAK DOWN.

Consequence: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOSES AND REPLACE THEM IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF WEAR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 418-831-5432.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

04V432000

Date: 2004-09-07. Systems: SUSPENSION.

Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES AND MOTOR HOMES, CRACKS WERE FOUND IN THE MATERIAL USED TO MAKE SUSPENSION RADIUS ROD PINS.

Consequence: BROKEN ROD PINS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL PARTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ROD PINS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2004. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-831-5432.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

1 investigations; 0 open.

PE05012

Opened: 2005-02-28. Closed: 2005-04-14.

POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKAGE

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AS THE RESULT OF ODI'SREVIEW OF PREVOST SERVICE BULLETIN, WB04-10,ISSUED IN DECEMBER 2004 AND TITLED INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE.THE BULLETIN ADDRESSED THE POSSIBILITY THAT POWER STEERING ASSIST COULD BE LOST DUE TO A POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE FAILURE.THE BULLETIN INSTRUCTED THE DEALER TO INSPECT, REPLACE, AND REPOSITIONED THE HOSES T

Systems: STEERING.

Linked campaign numbers: 05V107000.

Manufacturer communications

45 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
EQUIPMENT18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8
STEERING6
SUSPENSION6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING5
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY4
POWER TRAIN4
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR3

11003159

Date: 2024-06-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.

Sway bar collars improvement. Revision A : Add front sway bar support replacement and change bolts lenght.

10248275

Date: 2023-12-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.

SWAY BAR COLLARS IMPROVEMENT

10240148

Date: 2023-07-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

H3 LAVATORY FAN RETROFIT KIT

10231093

Date: 2023-01-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

STEERING GATEWAY. Revision B - PIN 2 and 10 were inverted on connector A139

10228667

Date: 2022-12-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.

Air Tanks Draining Sequence. Revision: B - General Update

10226928

Date: 2022-11-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.

Air Tanks Draining Sequence. Revision: A - Erroneous Secondary & Accessory tanks location.

10226927

Date: 2022-11-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.

Air Tanks Draining Sequence

10226925

Date: 2022-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY.

Halogen to LED fog light replacement kit. Revision: C - Advanced kits canceled

10214935

Date: 2022-06-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.

CENTRAL HVAC MERV FILTERS INSTALLATION

10199002

Date: 2021-06-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

CENTRAL HVAC MERV FILTERS INSTALLATION REVA

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.
  • NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
H3-450

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