2001 Prevost H3-41 recalls and problems
The 2001 Prevost H3-41 has 6 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Prevost dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2001 Prevost H3-41 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2001 Prevost H3-41 recalls
Recall 26V-675: Equipment
Problem: Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain Prevost buses. Please see the above list of models. The entrance door is missing the emergency exit operating instruction label. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Risk: Missing instructions may prevent or delay passengers from evacuating the bus during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Prevost will replace the emergency exit label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR26-19.
Recall 03V-090: Steering
Problem: On certain motor coaches and motor homes, the steering columns may be missing the lower bolt and nut. A replacement bolt and nut was installed to correct this situation on the production line. If a replacement bolt has been used and not tightened properly, the column may come out of the input shaft when the steering column adjustment mechanism is used.
Risk: In such a case, a loss of steering would occur.
Fix: Dealers will verify the size of the bolt and nut and replace them if needed. Owner notification began april 4, 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.
Recall 02V-004: Vehicle Speed Control
Problem: On certain coaches and bus shells equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Risk: If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace these pedals. Owner notification began december 20, 2001. 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.
Recall 01V-033: Electrical System
Problem: Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. The equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.
Risk: Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.
Fix: Prevost will notify owners to inspect their buses for certain equalizers by the date code. The affected equalizers will be replaced. Owner notification began november 29, 2000. 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 1-418-831-2046 or vanner at 1-800-227-6937.
Recall 00V-389: Suspension
Problem: Vehicle description: transit coaches. The reinforcement brackets were not welded on the tag axle.
Risk: This condition could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will weld the brackets on the tab axle.
Recall 00V-342: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: Vehicle description: transit coaches. Some coolant heaters may have been provided without a combustion chamber (Burner tube). A flame will be noticed exiting the exhaust pipe at the bottom of the unit.
Risk: Damage to the heater and the vehicle in which it is installed is possible if a coolant heater is missing a combustion chamber.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the coolant heater for a combustion chamber. If a chamber is missing, one will be added.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Prevost H3-41 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2001 Prevost H3-41: 26V-675 (equipment), 03V-090 (steering), 02V-004 (vehicle speed control), 01V-033 (electrical system), 00V-389 (suspension) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Prevost recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Prevost dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.