Prevost Recalls 2016 Coaches Due to Front Suspension Stud Failure Risk
Prevost is recalling 2016 H3-45 and X3-45 VIP coaches because front suspension studs may fail, allowing a wheel to turn unexpectedly and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 stud failure) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Prevost Cars, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016 X3-45 VIP, H3-45 VIP, and H3-45 coaches. The vehicles were manufactured between June 17, 2015, and August 14, 2015. The recall involves a defect in the independent front suspension where the studs that attach the suspension to the vehicle frame may fail.
If these studs fail, a front wheel may turn unexpectedly. This condition could cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, though the agency metadata indicates a potential total of 7 vehicles.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- PREVOST H3-45 VIP, H3-45, X3-45 VIP
- Brand
- PREVOST
- Manufacturer
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Coach
- Affected units
- 7
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 (3)
- H3-45 VIP
- H3-45
- X3-45 VIP
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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