PREVOST H3-45 2017: ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V565000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PREVOST | H3-45 | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-12-19 | 2019-07-31 | 2019-08-01 |
Production Dates: 2017-03-09 - 2019-07-30
Manufacturers Involved: Prevost Car (US) Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR19-31 & SR23-26
Component: ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1010
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
