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#BS-1997-PREH34-220B1997 Prevost H3-45Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 3 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 9 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported stability control issues.
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Top cost driver: Stability Control (1 reports).
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1997 Prevost H3-45: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Stability Control Issues
Stability Control complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1997 Prevost H3-45, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1997 Prevost H3-45, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1997 Prevost H3-45, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Recall History (9 recalls)
SUSPENSION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS WERE NOT WELDED ON THE TAG AXLE.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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."
SEATS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS IN THE DRIVER POSITION. TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACK REST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME DID NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THE GROUND STUDS IN THE ENGINE AND BATTERY COMPARTMENTS DO NOT OFFER ADEQUATE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH PART 565, "VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER - CONTENT REQUIREMENTS."
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.
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