2014–2017 Prevost H3-45, 2014–2017 Prevost H3-45 Vip, 2014–2017 Prevost X3-45 and 2 other models Recall: Trailer hitch mounting fasteners may loosen
NHTSA campaign 17V299000 · Trailer Hitches · filed May 2, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
If the fasteners loosen, the trailer hitch may deform or detach from the vehicle, 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 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.
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
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V299000 (manufacturer number SR17-11). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.