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HighNHTSA·23V183000·Announced 2023-03-20

Prevost Recalls H3-45 Buses for Hazard Light Software Defect

Prevost is recalling 2022-2023 H3-45 buses because hazard lights may not flash simultaneously when the ignition is off, increasing crash risk.

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 where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Prevost Car (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 H3-45 VIP and 2023 H3-45 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the turn signal lights may not flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are activated with the ignition off. This issue causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The defect poses a safety risk because hazard lights that do not flash simultaneously may confuse other drivers, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Prevost will update the hazard warning lights software free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
PREVOST H3-45 VIP, H3-45
Brand
PREVOST
Manufacturer
Prevost Car (US) Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
26

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)

  • H3-45 VIP
  • H3-45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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