Recalls
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain Prevost buses. Please see the above list of models. The entrance door is missing the emergency exit operating instruction label. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
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."
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."
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 H3-41 and H3-45, 2011-2016 H3-VIP, 2011-2016 X3-45 Coach vehicles, 2012-2016 X3-VIP vehicles, and 2011-2013 XL2 Entertainer vehicles. The coolant line on the affected vehicles may be missing a positioning clip, allowing the coolant line to rub against the braided fuel hose at one of the injectors.
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2015 X3-45, and H3-45 coaches manufactured October 1, 2014, to April 30, 2015. Bolts in the front suspensions of the affected coaches may fail due to a problem with the bolt manufacturing process.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Prevost told its dealers about the 2015 Prevost H3-45: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11003159 | Sway bar collars improvement. Revision A : Add front sway bar support replacement and change bolts lenght. |
| 10248275 | SWAY BAR COLLARS IMPROVEMENT |
| 10240148 | H3 LAVATORY FAN RETROFIT KIT |
| 10238418 | KIT POWER STEERING TANK CONVERTION CUMMINS TO ZF WITH D13 ENGINE |
| 10231098 | Improved bearings are now available to replace the original bearings used on some Prevost vehicles idler pulleys. |
| 10231096 | ELECTRIC FAN DRIVE COOLING SYSTEM CONVERSION WITH DELCO REMY ALTERNATOR. REVISION : i Note added regarding power cable connection |
| 10231094 | ELECTRIC FAN DRIVE COOLING SYSTEM CONVERSION WITH BOSCH ALTERNATOR. REVISION : J - Note added regarding power cable connection |
| 10231093 | STEERING GATEWAY. Revision B - PIN 2 and 10 were inverted on connector A139 |
| 10228667 | Air Tanks Draining Sequence. Revision: B - General Update |
| 10226928 | Air Tanks Draining Sequence. Revision: A - Erroneous Secondary & Accessory tanks location. |
| 10226927 | Air Tanks Draining Sequence |
| 10226925 | Halogen to LED fog light replacement kit. Revision: C - Advanced kits canceled |
| 10222380 | TAG AXLE HUB FLANGE - ALTERNATE CAP SCREW |
| 10219023 | STEERING GATEWAY, revision A : Cancel watch dog removal from EFD part of the instruction |
| 10217314 | STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES : part number updates |
| 10214936 | STEERING GATEWAY Revision A Cancel watch dog removal from EFD part of the instruction |
| 10214935 | CENTRAL HVAC MERV FILTERS INSTALLATION |
| 10213319 | H3 SERIES ENVIROCARE - IONS AIR SANITIZER |
| 10213318 | BRAKE PEDAL SEAL PLATE INSTALLATION KIT |
| 10210878 | BOSCH TO DELCO REMY ALTERNATOR INSTALLATION, H3-45 REVISION : E, Updated electrical schematic. Added instructions for H series GHG17 engine variant. |
| 10206983 | BOSCH HD10 ALTERNATOR DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE Revision B To avoid replacement of alternators that are in fact in good working order, perform the steps which follow to help you perform a more precise diagnosis. |
| 10203697 | Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF ) Contamination In Fuel System, Inspection And Repair From US10 to newer engine generation |
| 10201835 | RONT & TAG AXLE UNITIZED HUB BEARING END PLAY VERIFICATION AND REPLACEMENT |
| 10201825 | LAVATORY COMPARTMENT SLIDING DOOR LATCH IMPROVEMENT |
| 10199007 | STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES: Periodically, circumstances arise requiring operators to temporarily park a coach in storage. Whether it is a few weeks or several months, sporadic out of service times or a full stop, Prevost recommends following the guidelines in this document during times when: The coach can be operated on a regular/weekly basis while in storage. The coach will be in storage for an extended period without any operation. The coach will return to service following an extended period of downtime. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Alternator Front Bearing Failure
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation