2003–2004 Prevost H3-45VIP recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain new "face-lift" motor coaches and motor homes equipped with independent front suspension, a modification was made to the steering gearbox mounting support. The support may develop stress cracks under heavy load conditions.
💥 The risk
The steering gearbox may become loose affecting steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will weld three (3) reinforcement brackets to the gear box support. Owner notification began may 2, 2003. 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 1-418-831-5432.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V091000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SR03-07
- Manufacturer
- PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 101
- Component
- STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 2, 2003
- Built
- May 10, 2001 – Apr 15, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Prevost recall no. SR03-07. Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).