The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V102000·Announced 2017-02-15

Prevost Recalls 2017 Motor Coaches Due to Steering Arm Lever Defect

Prevost is recalling 2017 H3-45 and X3-45 motor coaches because incorrectly forged steering arm levers may crack and fail, 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 (steering linkage) that can lead to loss of steering and a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a score of 4.

Plain-English summary

Prevost Cars, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 H3-45 and X3-45 motor coaches. The recall addresses a defect where the steering arm levers were incorrectly forged. This manufacturing error may result in the steering arm levers cracking and failing.

If the steering arm lever fails, it can cause a loss of steering, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall covers 103 affected vehicles.

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering arm lever free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PREVOST H3-45, X3-45
Brand
PREVOST
Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motor Coach
Hazard
Affected units
103

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)

  • H3-45
  • X3-45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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