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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V213000·Announced 2024-03-20

Prevost coach coolant heaters may overheat and emit excessive exhaust gas

Prevost is recalling certain H3-45, H3-45 VIP and X3-45 coaches because the coolant heaters may generate excessive exhaust gas and overheat. 37 units are affected.

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: A defect carrying stated carbon monoxide and fire risks, with the notice instructing owners not to operate the heaters until repaired.

Plain-English summary

Prevost Car (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2010 H3-45 VIP and 2024 H3-45 and X3-45 vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 24V213000. The potential number of units affected is 37.

The coolant heaters may generate excessive exhaust gas and overheat. According to NHTSA, excessive exhaust gas may increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, and an overheating heater increases the risk of a fire; in addition, a vehicle fire may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation.

Vehicle owners are advised not to operate the heaters until they have been repaired. Prevost will inspect the coolant heaters, replace the damaged components and clean the heater's internal components as necessary.

Owners may contact Prevost customer service using the details in the NHTSA recall record.

The recalled product

Product
PREVOST H3-45 VIP, H3-45, X3-45
Brand
PREVOST
Manufacturer
Prevost Car (US) Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcoach
Hazard
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 VIP
  • H3-45
  • X3-45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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