The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22E030000·Announced 2022-04-06

Prevost Recalls Alternator Belts Due to Fire Risk from Overheating

Prevost is recalling specific alternator belts because a seizing front bearing can cause the belt to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (alternator belt/bearing) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Prevost Car (US) Inc. is recalling certain alternator belts. The recall affects specific part numbers listed in the safety recall report. The defect occurs if the alternator front bearing seizes; in this event, the alternator belt may continue to operate, causing the bearing to overheat.

An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire. No specific number of affected vehicles is provided in the source text, but the recall involves 27,652 units according to the structured data.

Prevost will replace the alternator belt free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 26, 2022. 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
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Prevost Car (US) Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Engine Components
Hazard
Affected units
27,652

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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