The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V267000·Announced 2021-04-16

Pioneer Recalls Prevost H3 and X3 Buses for Fire Risk

Pioneer Coach Interiors is recalling 2019-2020 Prevost H3 and X3 vehicles because a damaged circuit board increases the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Pioneer Coach Interiors Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 Prevost H3 and X3 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the electronic control center circuit board, which may be damaged by voltages over 18 volts.

A damaged circuit board increases the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific incidents of fire or injury associated with this defect.

Pioneer will notify owners, and dealers will install a protection module free of charge. The recall was completed on January 31, 2021. Owners may contact Pioneer customer service at 1-615-860-1690 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PREVOST H3, X3
Brand
PREVOST
Manufacturer
Pioneer Coach Interiors Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
5

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
  • X3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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