PREVOST H3-45 2020: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V900000

Make Model Year
PREVOST H3-45 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-12-19 2019-12-17 2019-12-18

Production Dates: 2019-07-16 - 2019-10-03

Manufacturers Involved: Prevost Car (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR19-43

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 39

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.