Prevost H3-45 Vip recalls

What is wrong

Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2026 H3-45 and H3-45 VIP vehicles equipped with aftermarket exterior driver side mirrors. The mirror exhibits excessive play and may detach.

Risk

A detached mirror can reduce the driver's visibility and become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Prevost will inspect and replace the mirror as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by March 10, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1‑866‑870‑2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR26-03. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning February 27, 2026.

Recall number 26V095000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2005-2024 X3-45, 2017-2019 and 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter, 2006-2007, 2014, and 2018 H3-41, 2005-2020 and 2022-2024 H3-45, and 2019 H3-45 VIP buses equipped with a wheelchair lift. The wheelchair platform bridging device may be too steep, which can cause the wheelchair to become unstable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 403, "Platform Lift Devices" and 404, "Platform Lift Installations."

Risk

An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.

Remedy

Prevost will replace the wheelchair lift bridging device, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1‑866‑870‑2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-26.

Recall number 24V523000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2010 H3-45 VIP, 2024 H3-45 and X3-45 vehicles. The coolant heaters may generate excessive exhaust gas and overheat.

Risk

Excessive exhaust gas may increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, and an overheating heater increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a vehicle fire may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

Remedy

Vehicle owners are advised not to operate the heaters until they have been repaired. Prevost will inspect the coolant heaters, replace the damaged components, and clean the heater's internal components, as necessary. In addition, Prevost will adjust the air to fuel ratio. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1‑866‑870‑2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-13.

Recall number 24V213000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2024 H3-45 and H3-45 VIP vehicles. The grommet that protects the battery cables passing through a metallic panel was improperly installed, allowing the cables to chafe on the edges of the panel and potentially short circuit.

Risk

An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a vehicle fire may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

Remedy

Prevost will inspect and reinstall the grommet, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1‑866‑870‑2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-12.

Recall number 24V179000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2023 H3-45 and 2022-2023 H3-45 VIP vehicles. The steering column joints may fail, causing a loss of steering control.

Risk

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Prevost will replace the steering column joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 19, 2024. Owners may contact Provost customer service at 1‑866‑870‑2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-11.

Recall number 24V178000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2024 H3-45 and 2022-2024 H3-45 VIP motorcoaches equipped with Prevost Driver Assist. The radar sensor may be obstructed by an incorrect front bumper trim panel, causing the driver assist system to not function properly.

Risk

A driver assist system that does not function properly may engage the brakes unexpectedly or fail to engage the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Prevost will inspect and replace the front bumper panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2024. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1‑866‑870‑2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR23-43.

Recall number 23V805000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2024 H3-45, 2023-2024 H3-45 VIP, X3-45 VIP, X3-45 VIP Entertainer, and 2023 X3-45 motor coaches. The grid heater cables that connect to the relay may have a loose connection and cause the relay to overheat.

Risk

A relay that overheats can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Prevost will inspect and replace damaged components, and tighten the grid heater relay nuts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1‑908‑222‑7211. Prevost's number for this recall is SR23-42.

Recall number 23V761000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2023-2024 H3-45 and 2022-2024 H3-45 VIP vehicles. The right front turn signal light may fail when the turn signal or hazard warning lights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk

An inoperative front turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, while inoperative hazard warning lights reduce the vehicle visibility to other drivers, both increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Prevost will install enhanced headlight wiring that includes additional resistors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1‑866‑870‑2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR23-19.

Recall number 23V474000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost Car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 H3-45 VIP and 2023 H3-45 vehicles. When activating the hazard warning lights, the turn signal lights may not flash simultaneously if the ignition is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk

Hazard lights that do not flash simultaneously may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Prevost will update the hazard warning lights software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1‑866‑870‑2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR23-07.

Recall number 23V183000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2018-2023 H3-45 motor coaches and H3-45 VIP motorhomes, and 2019 H3-41 motor coaches. The Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) optical fire sensor positioned in the engine compartment's lower region may corrode and malfunction. In this event, the AFSS may give a false warning to the driver, command an unwarranted engine shutdown, and release a chemical fire extinguishing agent in the engine compartment.

Risk

The activation of the Automatic Fire Suppression System can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled coach may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

Remedy

Prevost will inspect the vehicles, install spacers between the optical fire sensor and bracket, and replace the optical fire sensor, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1‑866‑870‑2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR23-05.

Recall number 23V126000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 22V221000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2020 Prevost X3-45 VIP, X3-45 Passenger, H3-45 VIP, and H3-45 Passenger coach buses. The driveshaft clamp bolts may not be properly tightened.

Risk

The driveshaft connection may separate resulting in a loss of drive. Additionally, a section of the driveshaft may detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Prevost has notified owners, and will replace and properly tighten the driveshaft clamp bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1‑866‑870‑2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR19-43.

Recall number 19V900000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 19V118000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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:

Risk

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.

Recall number 17V737000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 17V618000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 17V299000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2016 X3-45 VIP, H3-45 VIP, and H3-45 coaches manufactured June 17, 2015 to August 14, 2015. Studs that attach the independent front suspension to the vehicle frame may fail and allow a front wheel to turn unexpectedly.

Risk

A wheel that turns unexpectedly may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected studs, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1‑866‑870‑2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-52.

Recall number 15V725000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 XLII, X3-45, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP vehicles manufactured July 5, 2007, to May 11, 2012. The affected vehicles may be missing a fuel line locating clip, allowing the fuel line to rub against the braided coolant hose.

Risk

The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion, replacing it as necessary, and will properly secure the fuel line and coolant line, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1‑418‑883‑3391. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-04.

Recall number 15V122000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 15V119000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 H3-45 VIP coaches and model year 2014 H3-45 and H3-41 coaches manufactured with KALAS-brand battery cables. In the affected vehicles, the insulation at the crimped terminal ends may not have been stripped back on the power cable to the engine electronic control unit.

Risk

If the power cable loses connection to the engine electronic control unit, the engine may shut down, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the battery cables, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost at 1‑877‑773‑8678. Prevost's number associated with this recall is SR14-10.

Recall number 14V095000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP motorhomes, H3 VIP motorhomes and XLII-45 Entertainers and model year 2012-2014 model year X3-45, H3-41, H3-45 coaches manufactured June 6, 2011, through May 17, 2013, equipped with JAKO windshield wiper motors, model SWF403195. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor housing may crack resulting in a loss of windshield wiper function.

Risk

Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and any affected windshield wiper motor will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost at 1‑418‑883‑2888. Prevost's number for this recall is SR14-02.

Recall number 13V650000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2013 X3-45, 2012-2014 H3-45, 2008 H3-45 VIP, 2005 XL2, and 2006-2011 XL2-45 Entertainer buses equipped with super single tires. The cold inflation pressure shown on the certification plate is higher than the specification for the super single tires installed on the rear axle, which may lead to tire overinflation. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Part 567, "Certification Regulation."

Risk

Tire overinflation may reduce traction, braking ability and handling, increasing the the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification plate, free of charge. The recallbegan on November 22, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1‑418‑883‑2888. Prevost's recall number is SR13-61.

Recall number 13V472000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP, 2006-2013 H3-45 VIP, and 2006-2011 XLII-45 coach buses equipped with window part numbers: 790612, 790613, and 790614. These vehicles were manufactured between October 31, 2003, through April 10, 2013. On the vehicles involved, the decals explaining how to open the emergency windows does not contain a step required to open the window in case of an emergency. Specifically, the latch must be held down while the window is pushed outward to release the window; this is not stated on the decal.

Risk

In the event of a crash, the incorrect label may result in difficulty opening the emergency windows. This could increase the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the emergency window decals, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on August 1, 2013. Owners were notified that the replacement decals are available on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1‑418‑883‑2888 x 6558. Prevost's campaign recall number is SR13-26.

Recall number 13V150000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 X3-45, H3-41 and H3-45 coaches, model year 2011-2013 H3-45 VIP coaches, model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP coaches, and model year 2009-2013 XLII-45 Entertainer coaches manufactured from May 16, 2007, through March 14, 2013 and equipped with Volvo engines. Certain conditions may cause the affected coaches to go into a software mode that would result in the throttle signal being fixed at 1700rpms regardless of throttle pedal input from the driver.

Risk

Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners and dealers will remedy will the affected coaches, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1‑418‑831‑2046.

Recall number 13V039000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor coaches equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.

Risk

This could cause delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Prevost is working with bendix to repair these vehicles (please see 07e037). Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. The recall began on september 14, 2007. Owners may contact bendix at 1‑440‑329‑9000 or prevost at 1‑418‑831‑2046.

Recall number 07V371000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor homes equipped with front independent suspension, two spindle shafts were improperly processed during manufacturing which weakened the shafts.

Risk

The shafts can break causing a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the two spindle shafts and surrounding parts free of charge. The recall began on october 12, 2006. Owners may contact prevost at 418‑831‑5432.

Recall number 06V214000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor coaches and motor homes, cracks were found in the material used to make suspension radius rod pins.

Risk

Broken rod pins can cause a loss of control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect all parts and, if necessary, replace the rod pins. The recall is expected to begin during september 2004. Customers may also contact prevost at 1‑418‑831‑5432.

Recall number 04V432000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain new "face-lift" motor coaches and motor homes equipped with independent front suspension, a modification was made to the steering gearbox mounting support. The support may develop stress cracks under heavy load conditions.

Risk

The steering gearbox may become loose affecting steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will weld three (3) reinforcement brackets to the gear box support. Owner notification began may 2, 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.

Recall number 03V091000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

In such a case, a loss of steering would occur.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 03V090000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. The equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.

Risk

Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners to inspect their buses for certain equalizers by the date code. The affected equalizers will be replaced. Owner notification began november 29, 2000. 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 1‑418‑831‑2046 or vanner at 1‑800‑227‑6937.

Recall number 01V033003 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: bus shells and coaches. The ball joint sealing boot could be perforated allowing grease leakage.

Risk

This condition could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the boot.

Recall number 00V262000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: transit buses and bus shells. Some vehicles are fitting with a steering column adjustment plate.

Risk

This could lead to loss of vehicle control.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the vehicles for an adjustment plate and will replace the adjustment plate if necessary.

Recall number 00V133000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: transit buses and bus shells. Some brake line hoses may have been manufactured using heater hose material instead of brake line hose material. Heater hoses are not appropriate for use as brake lines because the operating pressure of the braking system is much higher than that of the heating system.

Risk

This could result in sudden brake line failure.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the heater hoses with correct brake line hoses.

Recall number 99V092000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: bus shells. The height control valve lever attached to the radius rod of the independent front suspension may have been fastened without using lock washers.

Risk

The lever can loosen over time resulting in improper suspension height adjustment, and possible loss of vehicle control.

Remedy

Dealers will install two lock washers on the u-bolt retaining the height control valve lever.

Recall number 99V079000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: transit buses. The bolts fixing the radius rod locking tab plates were not lubricated before being tightened.

Risk

Improper tightening can cause loosening of the attachment over a period of time increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the bolts, lubricating them, installing a new locking tab plate, and retightening the bolts.

Recall number 98V239000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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

Risk

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.

Recall number 97V102000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: transit buses. The rear suspension forward radius rod support needs reinforcement and the radius rod retaining bolts could become loose.

Risk

If the rod supports fractured, separation could occur increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will add additional reinforcement plates and check the bolts for tightness, and, if necessary, retighten these bolts.

Recall number 97V100000 · Recall details