Recall 97V102000: 1996–1997 Prevost H3-45 and 1 other model

Report received

Jun 19, 1997

Manufacturer

Prevost car, incorporated

Potentially affected

577vehicles

Model years

1996–1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: transit buses. The emergency exit windows have been built without the locking mechanism of the upper hinge.

Possible consequence

The windows can separate from the vehicle when opened to an approximately 90 degree angle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or personal injury.

Remedy

Dealers will install stopper blocks so the windows can not be opened to a 90 degree angle.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1996 Prevost H3-450 complaints
• 1997 Prevost H3-451 complaints
• 1996 Prevost H3-45VIP0 complaints
• 1997 Prevost H3-45VIP0 complaints