01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2015 Prevost H3-45 Vip recall campaigns
NHTSA 22V221000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- April 6, 2022
- Potential units
- 6,342campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2010-2023 H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 Com, and X3-45 VIP vehicles. In the event of the alternator front bearing seizing, the alternator belt may continue to operate, causing the bearing to overheat.
Why it matters: An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Prevost will replace the alternator belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
Owner notification: September 30, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Prevost Car (US) Inc.
NHTSA 19V118000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- February 21, 2019
- Potential units
- 1,270campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc is recalling certain 2015-2018 X3-45 VIP, X3-45 VIP Entertainer, X3-45 Passenger, H3-45 VIP, and H3-45 passenger coaches and motorhomes equipped with specific fire suppression systems. The actuator of the fire extinguisher system may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent.
Why it matters: If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Remedy
Prevost Cars will notify owners, and the fire suppression system manufacturer will inspect the systems, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR19-03.
Owner notification: April 15, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Prevost Cars, Inc.
NHTSA 17V737000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- November 20, 2017
- Potential units
- 2,306campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2010-2018 H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 Commuter, X3-45 VIP, and X3-45 VIP Entertainer vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf.
Why it matters: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2018. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-31.
Owner notification: July 11, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Prevost Cars, Inc.
NHTSA 17V618000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Report received
- October 4, 2017
- Potential units
- 3,163campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2008-2018 H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 VIP, X3-45 VIP Entertainer, and XL2 motor coaches. The fuel tank cradle supports may have gaps at the points where the cradle connects to the coach frame, which can allow the attachment bolts to loosen and fail causing the fuel tank to fall from the vehicle.
Why it matters: If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, it could be a road hazard and the vehicle would stall. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will correct the fuel tank cradle mounting, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-28.
Owner notification: December 4, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Prevost Cars, Inc.
NHTSA 17V299000
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Report received
- May 2, 2017
- Potential units
- 407campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2014-2017 H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 VIP, and X3-45 VIP Entertainer motor coaches equipped with 10,000lb-capacity trailer hitch receivers. The trailer hitch mounting fasteners may loosen.
Why it matters: If the fasteners loosen, the trailer hitch may deform or detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer hitch mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2017. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-11.
Owner notification: June 30, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Prevost Cars, Inc.
NHTSA 15V119000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- March 2, 2015
- Potential units
- 291campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Prevost XLII-45, X3-45, X3-45 VIP, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP motorcoaches manufactured July 23, 2013, to November 28, 2014, and equipped with certain Kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers. These fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is pressed.
Why it matters: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the bus occupants.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fire extinguisher if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-03.
Owner notification: March 27, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Prevost Cars, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH