2013 Prevost H3-45: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the 2013 Prevost H3-45. The newest campaign is 24V523000. NHTSA received the report on 9 Jul 2024. The NHTSA record gives the component Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Lift/Ramp. 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, 24V523000, in the NHTSA record

Prevost will replace the wheelchair lift bridging device, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-26.

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Recall campaigns

14 campaigns, newest first. 26,360 units in total.

24V5230009 Jul 2024Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Lift/Ramp
23V88900022 Dec 2023Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Lift/Ramp
22V2210006 Apr 2022Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline / Belts and Associated Pulleys
17V73700020 Nov 2017Equipment
17V6180004 Oct 2017Fuel System, Diesel / Storage / Tank Assembly
16V1330004 Mar 2016Fuel System, Diesel
15V3480005 Jun 2015Electrical System / Wiring
14V20600018 Apr 2014Seat Belts
13V65000026 Dec 2013Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
13V47200026 Sep 2013Equipment / Other / Labels
13V14900019 Apr 2013Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
13V05500015 Feb 2013Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection
13V0390007 Feb 2013Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal
13V02100022 Jan 2013Exterior Lighting

24V523000Received 9 Jul 2024. 2,653 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Lift/Ramp
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2005-2024 X3-45, 2017-2019 and 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter, 2006-2007, 2014, and 2018 H3-41, 2005-2020 and 2022-2024 H3-45, and 2019 H3-45 VIP buses equipped with a wheelchair lift. The wheelchair platform bridging device may be too steep, which can cause the wheelchair to become unstable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 403, "Platform Lift Devices" and 404, "Platform Lift Installations."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Prevost will replace the wheelchair lift bridging device, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-26.
Report filed by Prevost Car (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR24-26. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Apr 2025.
23V889000Received 22 Dec 2023. 2,100 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Lift/Ramp
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2014 and 2018 H3-41, 2013-2024 H3-45, 2012-2024 X3-45, and 2017-2023 X3-45 Commuter vehicles. The red beacon lighting on the Threshold Warning System (TWS) may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Prevost will replace the red beacons, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-03.
Report filed by Prevost Car (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR24-03. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Sep 2024.
22V221000Received 6 Apr 2022. 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: 30 Sep 2022.
17V737000Received 20 Nov 2017. 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: 11 Jul 2018.
17V618000Received 4 Oct 2017. 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 Dec 2017.
16V133000Received 4 Mar 2016. 1,348 units.
Fuel System, Diesel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 H3-41 and H3-45, 2011-2016 H3-VIP, 2011-2016 X3-45 Coach vehicles, 2012-2016 X3-VIP vehicles, and 2011-2013 XL2 Entertainer vehicles. The coolant line on the affected vehicles may be missing a positioning clip, allowing the coolant line to rub against the braided fuel hose at one of the injectors.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Contact between the fuel line and the coolant line may cause a fuel leak and result in fuel spraying onto hot exhaust components increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion, replacing it as necessary. The fuel and coolant lines will be properly secured. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-418-883-3391. Prevost's number for this recall is SR16-18.
Report filed by Prevost Cars, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR16-18. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Apr 2016.
15V348000Received 5 Jun 2015. 452 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 X3-45, XLII-45, H3-41, and H3-45 coaches manufactured November 30, 2009, to August 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the wires for the Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) Linear Thermal Detector (LTD) may be damaged by temperatures in the engine compartment.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The damaged wires may activate the AFSS and shutdown the engine, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the AFSS LTD wiring, free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-800-463-7738. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-30.
Report filed by Prevost Cars, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR15-30. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Jul 2015.
14V206000Received 18 Apr 2014. 80 units.
Seat Belts
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 X3-45 and 2010-2014 H3-45 coaches manufactured May 1, 2010, through November 7, 2013, and equipped with Amaya Seats with a seat base that can be raised to accommodate wheel chairs. When the seat bases are raised and lowered they may rub against the seat belt and possibly cause damage to the seat belt.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A damaged seat belt may fail in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged seat belts, and change the attachment point at the seat to remove the risk of damage to the seat belt, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number for this recall is SR14-26.
Report filed by Prevost Cars, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR14-26. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Jun 2014.
13V650000Received 26 Dec 2013. 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: 26 Feb 2014.
13V472000Received 26 Sep 2013. 35 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2013 X3-45, 2012-2014 H3-45, 2008 H3-45 VIP, 2005 XL2, and 2006-2011 XL2-45 Entertainer buses equipped with super single tires. The cold inflation pressure shown on the certification plate is higher than the specification for the super single tires installed on the rear axle, which may lead to tire overinflation. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Part 567, "Certification Regulation."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Tire overinflation may reduce traction, braking ability and handling, increasing the the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification plate, free of charge. The recallbegan on November 22, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's recall number is SR13-61.
Report filed by Prevost Cars, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR13-61. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Nov 2013.
13V149000Received 19 Apr 2013. 1 unit.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Prevost is recalling one model year 2013 H3-45 coach bus manufactured November 14, 2011, through July 3, 2012. In the affected bus, the transmission has the wrong software and may not lock to prevent movement while the wheelchair lift door is open. Thus, this bus fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems for Motor Vehicles."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Without the transmission locking to prevent movement, if the parking brake lock fails while the wheelchair lift door is open, the bus may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Prevost has notified the owner, and the transmission is being reprogrammed, free of charge. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558. Prevost's campaign recall number is SR13-25.
Report filed by Prevost Cars, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR13-25. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Apr 2013.
13V055000Received 15 Feb 2013. 6,120 units.
Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Prevost is recalling certain model year 1993 thru 2013 model H3-40, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP Prevost coaches manufactured from December 1993 through February 12, 2013. Under certain conditions, the drag link collar position combined with an over torque of the collar retaining bolt may create a contact with the pitman arm.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This contact may cause the turnbuckle to fracture without warning. If the drag link turnbuckle breaks while the vehicle is in use, stability and vehicle control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected drag link, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888.
Report filed by Prevost Cars, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR13-08. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Apr 2013.
13V039000Received 7 Feb 2013. 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: 2 May 2013.
13V021000Received 22 Jan 2013. 45 units.
Exterior Lighting
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2013 X3-45, H3-45, and XLII-45 Entertainer coach buses and coach bus shells manufactured September 25, 2012, through January 9, 2013, for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The buses may have missing side reflectors.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the bus, increasing the risk that another vehicle may crash into the bus.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will add side reflectors, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.
Report filed by Prevost Cars, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR13-05. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Feb 2013.

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Complaints by component

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

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2013 Prevost H3-45
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
PE21011	Preliminary evaluation	Alternator Front Bearing Failure	Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator	13 May 2021	3 Oct 2022	22E030

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

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2013 Prevost H3-45: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/prevost/h3-45/2013/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 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 2013 Prevost H3-45?: 26,360 units in 14 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Prevost H3-45 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 73 recall campaigns for the Prevost H3-45, model years 1989 to 2026. 14 of them name the 2013 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2013 Prevost H3-45 open?: No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.