01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2020 Prevost X3-45 Commuter recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V889000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Report received
- December 22, 2023
- Potential units
- 2,100campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2014 and 2018 H3-41, 2013-2024 H3-45, 2012-2024 X3-45, and 2017-2023 X3-45 Commuter vehicles. The red beacon lighting on the Threshold Warning System (TWS) may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems.".
Why it matters: Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Prevost will replace the red beacons, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-03.
Owner notification: September 16, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Prevost Car (US) Inc.
NHTSA 22V347000
- Component
- VISIBILITY
- Report received
- May 18, 2022
- Potential units
- 189campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2020-2022 X3-45 Commuter vehicles. The right-side rearview mirror is positioned incorrectly, obstructing the view of the right side of the vehicle and the adjacent lane.
Why it matters: An incorrectly positioned right-side mirror can reduce the driver's visibility of what is around the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will repair or replace the right rearview mirror, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR22-08.
Owner notification: June 30, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Prevost Car (US) Inc.
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.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH