Prevost vehicles recalled for coolant heaters posing fire and carbon monoxide risks
Prevost is recalling certain 2024 H3-45 and X3-45 vehicles, and 2010 H3-45 VIP models, with defective coolant heaters. The heaters may overheat and generate excessive exhaust gas, increasing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and 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: This recall addresses a documented defect in safety-critical equipment (coolant heaters) that poses significant risks of carbon monoxide poisoning and fire. No injuries, illnesses, or incidents have been reported in the source text, placing this at the 'High' severity level for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Prevost Car (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Prevost H3-45 and X3-45 vehicles, along with 2010 H3-45 VIP models. The coolant heaters in these vehicles may generate excessive exhaust gas and overheat.
Excessive exhaust gas increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. An overheating heater increases the risk of fire. A vehicle fire may require passengers to evacuate in an uncontrolled traffic situation, creating a risk of injury.
Approximately 37 vehicles are affected. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 17, 2024.
Vehicle owners are advised not to operate the heaters until repairs are completed. Prevost will inspect the heaters, replace damaged components, clean internal components as necessary, and adjust the air-to-fuel ratio at no cost. For information, contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2024 PREVOST H3-45
- Brand
- PREVOST
- Manufacturer
- Prevost Car (US) Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Heating system
- Hazard
- carbon-monoxide
- fire
- overheat
- Affected units
- 37
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 (3)
- H3-45
- X3-45
- H3-45 VIP
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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