Recall 99V-284: 1998–2000 Prevost H3-41, 1998–2000 Prevost H3-45

PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Oct 15, 1999, covering about 940 vehicles.

NHTSA number
99V-284
Report date
Oct 15, 1999
Vehicles affected
940
Owners notified
Oct 4, 1999

The problem

Vehicle description: transit coaches. If a front collision should happen, the emergency exit window would unlock if the window stops strike the locking levers and break them, due to a relative displacement between these parts.

The risk

A vehicle occupant could be injured.

The fix

Dealers will cut the top of the stop.

Notes

Prevost recall nos. Sr99-36/sr99-36a.owner notification is expected to begin during october 1999. 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

ManufacturerPREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
ComponentVisibility › Glass, Side/Rear
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number99V284000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Prevost H3-411998, 1999, 2000All years
Prevost H3-451998, 1999, 2000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 99V-284?

Vehicle description: transit coaches. If a front collision should happen, the emergency exit window would unlock if the window stops strike the locking levers and break them, due to a relative displacement between these parts.

How is recall 99V-284 fixed?

Dealers will cut the top of the stop.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.