The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V725000·Announced 2015-11-03

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

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 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
Hazard
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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