There have been 4 safety recalls for the Prevost VIP. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Prevost VIP.
This condition could reduce the steering capability making it difficult for the driver to do accurate turns.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Prevost H3-41, 1995 Prevost H3-41, 1996 Prevost H3-41, 1997 Prevost H3-41, 1998 Prevost H3-41, 1994 Prevost H3-45, 1995 Prevost H3-45, 1996 Prevost H3-45, 1997 Prevost H3-45, 1998 Prevost H3-45, 1994 Prevost VIP, 1995 Prevost Vip 45, 1996 Prevost Vip 45, 1997 Prevost Vip 45, 1998 Prevost Vip 45 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: transit buses with drive axle equipped with drum brakes only. The design of the differential cross-member reinforcement can crack under certain applications. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The interference may affect steering control and can eventually cause failure of the steering drag link and/or damage to the brake slack adjuster . In either case, it may result in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Prevost H3-40, 1990 Prevost H3-40, 1991 Prevost H3-40, 1992 Prevost H3-40, 1993 Prevost H3-40, 1994 Prevost H3-40, 1989 Prevost VIP, 1990 Prevost VIP, 1991 Prevost VIP, 1992 Prevost VIP, 1993 Prevost VIP, 1994 Prevost VIP |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION |
| Recall Summary: Interference of the "drag link" with an adjusting screw of the left disc brake slack adjuster could occur when extreme suspension movement is combined with maximum steering angle. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An electrical short circuit may result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Prevost H3-40, 1993 Prevost H3-40, 1994 Prevost H3-40, 1992 Prevost VIP, 1993 Prevost VIP, 1994 Prevost VIP |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: Battery cable may chafe against the battery rack damaging the cable's insulation which could result in an electrical short. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the bolts break, the escape hatch can fall down on to the roadway, increasing the risk of property damage or a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Prevost H3-41, 2009 Prevost H3-41, 2008 Prevost H3-45, 2009 Prevost H3-45, 2008 Prevost VIP, 2009 Prevost VIP, 2008 Prevost X3-45, 2009 Prevost X3-45, 2008 Prevost XLII-45, 2009 Prevost XLII-45 |
| Component: STRUCTURE |
| Recall Summary: Prevost is recalling 189 my 2008-2009 xlii-45, xlii-45e, x3-45 motor homes and h3-41, h3-45, and vip motor coaches. Due to improper installation of the escape hatch retaining bolts, these bolts can break. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 3, 2008 | Structure | 189 |
| Feb. 10, 1998 | Suspension:front | 1,051 |
| Oct. 5, 1994 | Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection | 324 |
| Dec. 1, 1993 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 189 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2009 Prevost VIP | 1 |
| 2008 Prevost VIP | 1 |
| 1994 Prevost VIP | 3 |
| 1993 Prevost VIP | 2 |
| 1992 Prevost VIP | 2 |
| 1991 Prevost VIP | 1 |
| 1990 Prevost VIP | 1 |
| 1989 Prevost VIP | 1 |