The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V900000·Announced 2019-12-17

Prevost Recalls 2020 Coach Buses Due to Driveshaft Bolt Tightening Issue

Prevost is recalling 2020 X3-45 and H3-45 coach buses because driveshaft clamp bolts may not be properly tightened, which could cause loss of drive or a road hazard.

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 (driveshaft separation) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Prevost Cars, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Prevost X3-45 VIP, X3-45 Passenger, H3-45 VIP, and H3-45 Passenger coach buses. The recall involves 39 vehicles where the driveshaft clamp bolts may not be properly tightened.

If the bolts are not tightened correctly, the driveshaft connection may separate, resulting in a loss of drive. Additionally, a section of the driveshaft may detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

The recall began on December 19, 2019. Prevost has notified owners and will replace and properly tighten the driveshaft clamp bolts free of charge. 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 VIP, H3-45
Brand
PREVOST
Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Coach Bus
Hazard
Affected units
39

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)

  • X3-45
  • H3-45 VIP
  • H3-45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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