The Recall Desk
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

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
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.