2016–2017 Prevost H3-45 Recall: Affected vehicles have wiper arms that can crack where they mount to the…
NHTSA campaign 17V296000 · Visibility · filed May 2, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2016-2017 H3-45 motor coaches. The affected vehicles have wiper arms that can crack where they mount to the wiper motor causing the wiper arms to bend or detach from the vehicle.
The risk
A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the windshield wiper mounts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2017. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-09.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
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Other campaigns involving Prevost vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V296000 (manufacturer number SR17-09). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.