The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V488000·Announced 2021-06-28

Prevost Recalls 2021 X3 Commuter Buses Due to Parking Brake Defect

Prevost is recalling 2021 X3 Commuter buses because an incorrect parking brake valve may cause the brake to release permanently, increasing crash risk.

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 structural vehicle defect (parking brake failure) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Prevost Cars, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 X3 Commuter Coach buses. The recall addresses a defect where the parking brake emergency release valve may be the incorrect type. This error can result in the permanent release of the parking brake.

A released parking brake that cannot be re-engaged may cause the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owners will receive notification letters mailed on August 31, 2021. Prevost will provide a service document describing the inspection method and remedy for the parking brake emergency release valve replacement 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 COMMUTER
Brand
PREVOST
Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
56

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 (1)

  • X3-45 COMMUTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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