Recall Register

2012 Prevost H3-45 VIP: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2012 Prevost H3-45 VIP. The newest campaign is 22V221000. NHTSA received the report on 6 Apr 2022. The NHTSA record gives the component Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline / Belts and Associated Pulleys. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 22V221000, in the NHTSA record

Prevost will replace the alternator belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
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Recall campaigns

7 campaigns, newest first. 14,636 units in total.

  • 22V221000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline / Belts and Associated Pulleys
  • 17V737000Equipment
  • 17V618000Fuel System, Diesel / Storage / Tank Assembly
  • 15V122000Fuel System, Diesel
  • 13V650000Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
  • 13V150000Equipment / Other / Labels
  • 13V039000Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal

  1. 22V221000Received . 6,342 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline / Belts and Associated Pulleys

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2010-2023 H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 Com, and X3-45 VIP vehicles. In the event of the alternator front bearing seizing, the alternator belt may continue to operate, causing the bearing to overheat.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Prevost will replace the alternator belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046.

    Report filed by Prevost Car (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR22-05. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 17V737000Received . 2,306 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2010-2018 H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 Commuter, X3-45 VIP, and X3-45 VIP Entertainer vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Prevost will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2018. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-31.

    Report filed by Prevost Cars, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR17-31. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 17V618000Received . 3,163 units.

    Fuel System, Diesel / Storage / Tank Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2008-2018 H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 VIP, X3-45 VIP Entertainer, and XL2 motor coaches. The fuel tank cradle supports may have gaps at the points where the cradle connects to the coach frame, which can allow the attachment bolts to loosen and fail causing the fuel tank to fall from the vehicle.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, it could be a road hazard and the vehicle would stall. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will correct the fuel tank cradle mounting, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-28.

    Report filed by Prevost Cars, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR17-28. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 15V122000Received . 455 units.

    Fuel System, Diesel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 XLII, X3-45, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP vehicles manufactured July 5, 2007, to May 11, 2012. The affected vehicles may be missing a fuel line locating clip, allowing the fuel line to rub against the braided coolant hose.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion, replacing it as necessary, and will properly secure the fuel line and coolant line, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-418-883-3391. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-04.

    Report filed by Prevost Cars, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR15-04. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 13V650000Received . 682 units.

    Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP motorhomes, H3 VIP motorhomes and XLII-45 Entertainers and model year 2012-2014 model year X3-45, H3-41, H3-45 coaches manufactured June 6, 2011, through May 17, 2013, equipped with JAKO windshield wiper motors, model SWF403195. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor housing may crack resulting in a loss of windshield wiper function.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and any affected windshield wiper motor will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's number for this recall is SR14-02.

    Report filed by Prevost Cars, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR14-02. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 13V150000Received . 655 units.

    Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP, 2006-2013 H3-45 VIP, and 2006-2011 XLII-45 coach buses equipped with window part numbers: 790612, 790613, and 790614. These vehicles were manufactured between October 31, 2003, through April 10, 2013. On the vehicles involved, the decals explaining how to open the emergency windows does not contain a step required to open the window in case of an emergency. Specifically, the latch must be held down while the window is pushed outward to release the window; this is not stated on the decal.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, the incorrect label may result in difficulty opening the emergency windows. This could increase the risk of personal injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the emergency window decals, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on August 1, 2013. Owners were notified that the replacement decals are available on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558. Prevost's campaign recall number is SR13-26.

    Report filed by Prevost Cars, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR13-26. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 13V039000Received . 1,033 units.

    Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 X3-45, H3-41 and H3-45 coaches, model year 2011-2013 H3-45 VIP coaches, model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP coaches, and model year 2009-2013 XLII-45 Entertainer coaches manufactured from May 16, 2007, through March 14, 2013 and equipped with Volvo engines. Certain conditions may cause the affected coaches to go into a software mode that would result in the throttle signal being fixed at 1700rpms regardless of throttle pedal input from the driver.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Prevost will notify owners and dealers will remedy will the affected coaches, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-831-2046.

    Report filed by Prevost Cars, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR13-07. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2012 Prevost H3-45 VIP
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
PE21011Preliminary evaluationAlternator Front Bearing FailureElectrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator13 May 20213 Oct 202222E030

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19971
  2. 19982
  3. 19995
  4. 20003
  5. 20012
  6. 20021
  7. 20031
  8. 20062
  9. 20073
  10. 20084
  11. 20093
  12. 20106
  13. 20116
  14. 20127
  15. 20137
  16. 20146
  17. 20156
  18. 20166
  19. 20175
  20. 20185
  21. 20193
  22. 20203
  23. 20212
  24. 20226
  25. 20237
  26. 20244
  27. 20261

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2012 Prevost H3-45 VIP: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/prevost/h3-45-vip/2012/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Prevost Car (US) Inc.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2012 Prevost H3-45 VIP?
14,636 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Prevost H3-45 VIP have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 31 recall campaigns for the Prevost H3-45 VIP, model years 1997 to 2026. 7 of them name the 2012 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2012 Prevost H3-45 VIP open?
No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.