1990–2001 Prevost H3-40, 1990–2001 Prevost H3-41, 1990–2001 Prevost H3-45 and 3 other models Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES
NHTSA campaign 00V389000 · Suspension · filed Nov 21, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS WERE NOT WELDED ON THE TAG AXLE.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL WELD THE BRACKETS ON THE TAB AXLE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 21, 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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Prevost | H3-40 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Prevost | H3-41 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Prevost | H3-45 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Prevost | M5E | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Prevost | XL-40 | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Prevost | XL-45 | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
Related recalls
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Other campaigns involving Prevost vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V389000 (manufacturer number SR00-37). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.