Prevost Car (US) Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2019

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Prevost Car (US) Inc. in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 17, 2019

(Campaign #: SR19-43)

Driveshaft Clamp Bolts Improperly Tightened

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.

NHTSA ID: 19V900000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 39

Consequence Summary:

The driveshaft connection may separate resulting in a loss of drive. Additionally, a section of the driveshaft may detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Prevost has notified owners, and will replace and properly tighten the driveshaft clamp bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR19-43.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 92.31

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October 29, 2019

(Campaign #: SR19-42)

Missing Potentiometer Component

Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2020 X3-45 VIP, X3-45 VIP Entertainer, X3-45 Passenger, H3-45 VIP, and H3-45 Passenger coaches. Due to a missing component, the driver may not be able to adjust the brightness of the dash illumination for the controls and indicators, allowing only the highest level of brightness. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

NHTSA ID: 19V777000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 110

Consequence Summary:

During night time vehicle operation, highest level of dash brightness may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing potentiometer component and required wiring to adjust the brightness of the dash's illumination, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2019. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR19-42.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 64.55

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July 31, 2019

(Campaign #: SR19-31 & SR23-26)

Engine May Overheat and Shutdown

Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2017-2020 X3-45 Coach, Commuter, VIP, and VIP Entertainer buses, and H3-45 Coach and VIP buses. Under certain conditions, such as high altitude and heavy climbing, the engine may overheat and shutdown.

NHTSA ID: 19V565000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,010

Consequence Summary:

If the engine unexpectedly shuts down, passengers may have to be transferred to another vehicle on the side of the road, increasing the risk of an injury. If the engine unexpectedly shuts down while the vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of crash.

Corrective Action:

Prevost will notify owners and will update the engine software, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 89.01

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February 21, 2019

(Campaign #: SR19-03)

Fire Extinguisher May Not Discharge

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.

NHTSA ID: 19V118000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,270

Consequence Summary:

If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Corrective Action:

Prevost Cars will notify owners, and the fire suppression system manufacturer will inspect the systems, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR19-03.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 87.8

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