The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V347000·Announced 2015-06-05

Prevost Recalls 2015 Coaches Due to Front Suspension Bolt Failure Risk

Prevost is recalling 2015 X3-45 and H3-45 coaches because front suspension bolts may fail, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension bolts) that may cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Prevost Cars, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 X3-45 and H3-45 coaches manufactured between October 1, 2014, and April 30, 2015. The recall addresses a defect in the front suspension system where bolts may fail due to a problem with the bolt manufacturing process.

The failure of these suspension bolts may cause a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, though the recall covers the specified models and production dates.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PREVOST X3-45, H3-45
Brand
PREVOST
Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Coach
Hazard
Affected units
10

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • X3-45
  • H3-45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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