Prevost H3-45 Vip recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Prevost H3-45 Vip, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Feb 19, 2026Crash risk2026 Prevost H3-45, 2026 Prevost H3-45 Vip — Visibility
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.
26V095000 · 25 units · Prevost Car (US) Inc.
- Jul 9, 2024Crash risk2006–2018 Prevost H3-41, 2005–2024 Prevost H3-45, 2019 Prevost H3-45 Vip and 2 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
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."
24V523000 · 3K units · Prevost Car (US) Inc.
- Mar 20, 2024Fire risk2024 Prevost H3-45, 2010 Prevost H3-45 Vip, 2024 Prevost X3-45 — Fuel System, Diesel
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.
24V213000 · 37 units · Prevost Car (US) Inc.
- Mar 6, 2024Crash risk2023 Prevost H3-45, 2022–2023 Prevost H3-45 Vip — Steering
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.
24V178000 · 23 units · Prevost Car (US) Inc.
- Mar 6, 2024Fire risk2024 Prevost H3-45, 2024 Prevost H3-45 Vip — Electrical System
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.
24V179000 · 79 units · Prevost Car (US) Inc.
- Dec 1, 2023Crash risk2024 Prevost H3-45, 2022–2024 Prevost H3-45 Vip — Forward Collision Avoidance
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.
23V805000 · 183 units · Prevost Car (US) Inc.
- Nov 10, 2023Fire risk2024 Prevost H3-45, 2023–2024 Prevost H3-45 Vip, 2023 Prevost X3-45 and 2 other models — Electrical System
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.
23V761000 · 204 units · Prevost Car (US) Inc.
- Jul 11, 2023Crash risk2023–2024 Prevost H3-45, 2022–2024 Prevost H3-45 Vip — Exterior Lighting
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."
23V474000 · 93 units · Prevost Car (US) Inc.
- Mar 20, 2023Crash risk2023 Prevost H3-45, 2022–2023 Prevost H3-45 Vip — Exterior Lighting
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."
23V183000 · 26 units · Prevost Car (US) Inc.
- Feb 24, 2023Fire risk2019 Prevost H3-41, 2018–2023 Prevost H3-45, 2018–2023 Prevost H3-45 Vip — Equipment
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.
23V126000 · 555 units · Prevost Car (US) Inc.
- Apr 6, 2022Fire risk2010–2023 Prevost H3-45, 2010–2023 Prevost H3-45 Vip, 2010–2023 Prevost X3-45 and 2 other models — Electrical System
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.
22V221000 · 6K units · Prevost Car (US) Inc.
- Dec 17, 2019Crash risk2020 Prevost H3-45, 2020 Prevost H3-45 Vip, 2020 Prevost X3-45 — Power Train
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.
19V900000 · 39 units · Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Feb 21, 2019Fire risk2015–2018 Prevost H3-45, 2015–2018 Prevost H3-45 Vip, 2015–2018 Prevost X3-45 and 2 other models — Equipment
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.
19V118000 · 1K units · Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Nov 20, 2017Fire risk2010–2018 Prevost H3-41, 2010–2018 Prevost H3-45, 2010–2018 Prevost H3-45 Vip and 4 other models — Equipment
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
17V737000 · 2K units · Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Oct 4, 2017Crash risk2009–2018 Prevost H3-41, 2009–2018 Prevost H3-45, 2008–2018 Prevost H3-45 Vip and 4 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
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.
17V618000 · 3K units · Prevost Cars, Inc.
- May 2, 2017Crash risk2014–2017 Prevost H3-45, 2014–2017 Prevost H3-45 Vip, 2014–2017 Prevost X3-45 and 2 other models — Trailer Hitches
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.
17V299000 · 407 units · Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Nov 3, 2015Crash risk2016 Prevost H3-45, 2016 Prevost H3-45 Vip, 2016 Prevost X3-45 Vip — Suspension
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.
15V725000 · 7 units · Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Mar 2, 2015Fire risk2014–2015 Prevost H3-41, 2014–2015 Prevost H3-45, 2014–2015 Prevost H3-45 Vip and 3 other models — Equipment
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.
15V119000 · 291 units · Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Mar 2, 2015Fire risk2007–2012 Prevost H3-41, 2007–2012 Prevost H3-45, 2007–2012 Prevost H3-45 Vip and 2 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
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.
15V122000 · 455 units · Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Mar 4, 2014Crash risk2014 Prevost H3-41, 2014 Prevost H3-45, 2013–2014 Prevost H3-45 Vip — Electrical System
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.
14V095000 · 59 units · Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Dec 26, 2013Crash risk2012–2014 Prevost H3-41, 2012–2014 Prevost H3-45, 2012–2013 Prevost H3-45 Vip and 3 other models — Visibility
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.
13V650000 · 682 units · Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Sep 26, 2013Crash risk2012–2014 Prevost H3-45, 2008 Prevost H3-45 Vip, 2013 Prevost X3-45 and 2 other models — Equipment
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."
13V472000 · 35 units · Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Apr 19, 2013Crash risk2006–2013 Prevost H3-45 Vip, 2012–2013 Prevost X3-45 Vip, 2006–2011 Prevost Xlii-45 and 1 other model — Equipment
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.
13V150000 · 655 units · Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Feb 7, 2013Crash risk2008–2013 Prevost H3-41, 2008–2013 Prevost H3-45, 2011–2013 Prevost H3-45 Vip and 3 other models — Vehicle Speed Control
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.
13V039000 · 1K units · Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Aug 20, 2007Crash risk2006–2007 Prevost H3-41, 2006–2007 Prevost H3-45, 2006–2007 Prevost H3-45 Vip and 4 other models — Parking Brake
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.
07V371000 · 686 units · PREVOST CARS, INC.
- Mar 7, 2003Safety1998–2003 Prevost H3-41, 1998–2003 Prevost H3-45, 1998–2003 Prevost H3-45 Vip and 5 other models — Steering
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.
03V090000 · 4K units · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
- Feb 27, 2001Fire risk1999–2001 Prevost H3-41, 1999–2001 Prevost H3-45, 1999–2001 Prevost H3-45 Vip and 2 other models — Electrical System
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.
01V033003 · 2K units · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
- Sep 11, 2000Crash risk1996–1998 Prevost Entertainer, 1997–1998 Prevost H3-45 Vip, 1996–2000 Prevost XL-40 and 1 other model — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUS SHELLS AND COACHES. THE BALL JOINT SEALING BOOT COULD BE PERFORATED ALLOWING GREASE LEAKAGE.
00V262000 · 554 units · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
- May 8, 2000Safety1999–2000 Prevost H3-41, 1999–2000 Prevost H3-45, 1999–2000 Prevost H3-45 Vip — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES AND BUS SHELLS. SOME VEHICLES ARE FITTING WITH A STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT PLATE.
00V133000 · 482 units · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED