Prevost Recalls Motor Coaches Due to Trailer Hitch Fastener Loosening Risk
Prevost is recalling 2014-2017 motor coaches because trailer hitch fasteners may loosen, potentially causing the hitch to detach 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 (trailer hitch detachment) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
Prevost Cars, Inc. is recalling certain 2014-2017 H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 VIP, and X3-45 VIP Entertainer motor coaches. The recall involves vehicles equipped with 10,000lb-capacity trailer hitch receivers. The defect is that the trailer hitch mounting fasteners may loosen.
If the fasteners loosen, the trailer hitch may deform or detach from the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Owners will be notified by Prevost, and dealers will replace the trailer hitch mounting hardware free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2017. 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 X3-45, H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45 VIP
- Brand
- PREVOST
- Manufacturer
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Motor Coach
- Affected units
- 407
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 (5)
- X3-45
- H3-45
- H3-45 VIP
- X3-45 VIP
- X3-45 VIP ENTERTAINER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Related recalls
Same brand · PREVOST
- HighPrevost Recalls 2026 H3-45 Buses Due to Mirror Detachment Risk
NHTSA · 2026-02-19
- SeverePrevost Recalls 2025-2026 X3-45 Buses Due to Seat Anchor Defect
NHTSA · 2026-02-17
- High
- HighPrevost Recalls 2018-2019 X3-45 Commuters for Incorrect Window Glazing
NHTSA · 2025-07-09
- HighPrevost Recalls 2025-2026 Coach Buses Due to Loose Seat Belt Fasteners
NHTSA · 2025-07-09
Same manufacturer · Prevost Cars, Inc.
See all →- SeverePrevost Recalls 2021-2022 X3-45 Commuter Buses for Seat Belt Defect
NHTSA · 2021-06-28
- HighPrevost Recalls 2021 X3 Commuter Buses Due to Parking Brake Defect
NHTSA · 2021-06-28
- High
- SeverePrevost Recalls 2020 Coach Buses Due to Driveshaft Bolt Tightening Issue
NHTSA · 2019-12-17
- HighPrevost Recalls 2020 Coaches Due to Dash Brightness Control Defect
NHTSA · 2019-10-29
Same hazard · structural failure
See all →- SevereMondraker Recalls Mountain Bicycles with ONOFF S9 Carbon Handlebars
CPSC · 2026-09-03
- HighFord F-650 SD Recall: Liftgate Platform Deck Pins May Break
NHTSA · 2026-08-20
- HighStryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro May Crack After Cleaning and Sterilization
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-05
- HighStryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro May Crack After Cleaning and Sterilization
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-05
- High