1997 PREVOST VIP 45 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 PREVOST VIP 45
The 1997 PREVOST VIP 45 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED for this model year.
Recalls for the 1997 PREVOST VIP 45
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1997 PREVOST VIP 45, potentially affecting up to 1,074 vehicles.
Recall 98V024000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT
| 1,051 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE THE STEERING CAPABILITY MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO DO ACCURATE TURNS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO OTHER REINFORCEMENTS TO SOLIDIFY THE CROSS-MEMBER ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Recall 96V222000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
| 23 vehicles affected
Defect: THE GROUND STUDS IN THE ENGINE AND BATTERY COMPARTMENTS DO NOT OFFER ADEQUATE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY.
Consequence: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE GROUND STUDS AND REPLACE THEM TO ENSURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPERATES WITHIN THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 PREVOST VIP 45
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 PREVOST VIP 45.
Safety Rating for the 1997 PREVOST VIP 45
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 PREVOST VIP 45 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 PREVOST VIP 45
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1997 PREVOST VIP 45. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
WB9807 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
SUBJEC ON THE USE OF THERMOSTAT TO CANCEL ALL A/C MODULE FUNCTIONS. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 PREVOST VIP 45
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PREVOST VIP 45
- 1995 PREVOST VIP 45 — 0 complaints
- 1996 PREVOST VIP 45 — 0 complaints
- 1997 PREVOST VIP 45 (current)
- 1998 PREVOST VIP 45 — 0 complaints
Other PREVOST Models
- PREVOST XLII-40MTH — 4 total complaints
- PREVOST H3-45 — 3 total complaints
- PREVOST H345 — 3 total complaints
- PREVOST H3-40 — 2 total complaints
- PREVOST LE MIRAGE XL 2 — 2 total complaints
- PREVOST LE MIRAGE XL-45 — 2 total complaints
- PREVOST H3-45VIP — 1 total complaint
- PREVOST LE MIRAGE — 1 total complaint