1998–2003 Prevost H3-41, 1998–2003 Prevost H3-45, 1998–2003 Prevost H3-45 Vip and 5 other models Recall: ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES AND MOTOR HOMES, THE STEERING COLUMNS MAY BE…
NHTSA campaign 03V090000 · Steering · filed Mar 7, 2003 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
IN SUCH A CASE, A LOSS OF STEERING WOULD OCCUR.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
PREVOST RECALL NO. SR03-06.CUSTOMERS CAN 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 | H3-41 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Prevost | H3-45 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Prevost | H3-45 Vip | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Prevost | Xlii-40 | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Prevost | Xlii-40MTH | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Prevost | Xlii-45 | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Prevost | Xlii-45 Entertainer | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Prevost | Xlii-45MTH | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 03V090000 (manufacturer number SR03-06). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.