Prevost Car (US) Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2015
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 8 safety recalls made by Prevost Car (US) Inc. in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 3, 2015
(Campaign #: SR15-52)
Front Suspension Mounting Studs may Break
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.
NHTSA ID: 15V725000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 7
Consequence Summary:
A wheel that turns unexpectedly may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.71
July 6, 2015
(Campaign #: SR15-330)
Hub Carrier May Crack Due
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2015 X3-45 Commuter Coaches manufactured August 1, 2014, to June 1, 2015. The affected motorcoaches are equipped with hub carriers that may leak or crack.
NHTSA ID: 15V428000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 68
Consequence Summary:
Cracks in the hub may result in hub failure, which could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected hub carriers, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-330.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
June 5, 2015
(Campaign #: SR15-29)
Front Suspension Bolts may Break
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.
NHTSA ID: 15V347000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 10
Consequence Summary:
Suspension bolt failure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began on July 16, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-800-463-7738. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-29.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 70
June 5, 2015
(Campaign #: SR15-30)
Automatic Fire Suppression System False Warning
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 X3-45, XLII-45, H3-41, and H3-45 coaches manufactured November 30, 2009, to August 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the wires for the Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) Linear Thermal Detector (LTD) may be damaged by temperatures in the engine compartment.
NHTSA ID: 15V348000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 452
Consequence Summary:
The damaged wires may activate the AFSS and shutdown the engine, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the AFSS LTD wiring, free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-800-463-7738. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-30.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.9
June 5, 2015
(Campaign #: SR15-27)
Rusted Booster Stud Connection may Fail
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 X3-45 coaches manufactured January 11, 2006, to April 12, 2010. The affected vehicles have booster stud connections that may rust. As they rust, the stud may weaken and break, allowing the power cable to ground against the vehicle frame.
NHTSA ID: 15V349000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 314
Consequence Summary:
If the power cable electrically shorts against the frame, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective box over the connection to prevent the power cable from contacting the frame if it comes loose. Any cable that is corroded will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-800-463-7738. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-27.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.25
March 2, 2015
(Campaign #: SR15-03)
Kidde Handheld Fire Extinguisher may not Discharge
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.
NHTSA ID: 15V119000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 291
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.07
March 2, 2015
(Campaign #: SR15-04)
Fuel Line Abrasion Causing Fuel Leak
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.
NHTSA ID: 15V122000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 455
Consequence Summary:
The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75.16
February 24, 2015
(Campaign #: SR15-308)
Seat Belt Retractor may not Lock
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2014 X3-45 commuter coaches manufactured October 1, 2014, to January 29, 2015, and equipped with Recaro-brand driver seats with a two-point seat belt and inward-facing retractor configuration. These seats have a seat belt retractor that may not lock as intended when the occupant has the seat in the full back position.
NHTSA ID: 15V107000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 38
Consequence Summary:
If the seat belt retractor does not lock, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained during a vehicle crash, increasing their risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reconfigure the seat belt to provide the needed clearance, free of charge. The recall began in March 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-308.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100