Recall Register

2015 Prevost H3-45: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2015 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

10 campaigns, newest first. 19,890 units in total.

  • 24V523000Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Lift/Ramp
  • 23V889000Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Lift/Ramp
  • 22V221000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline / Belts and Associated Pulleys
  • 19V118000Equipment
  • 17V737000Equipment
  • 17V618000Fuel System, Diesel / Storage / Tank Assembly
  • 17V299000Trailer Hitches
  • 16V133000Fuel System, Diesel
  • 15V347000Suspension / Front
  • 15V119000Equipment

  1. 24V523000Received . 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: .

  2. 23V889000Received . 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: .

  3. 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: .

  4. 19V118000Received . 1,270 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Prevost Cars, Inc is recalling certain 2015-2018 X3-45 VIP, X3-45 VIP Entertainer, X3-45 Passenger, H3-45 VIP, and H3-45 passenger coaches and motorhomes equipped with specific fire suppression systems. The actuator of the fire extinguisher system may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Prevost Cars will notify owners, and the fire suppression system manufacturer will inspect the systems, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR19-03.

    Report filed by Prevost Cars, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR19-03. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 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: .

  6. 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: .

  7. 17V299000Received . 407 units.

    Trailer Hitches

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2014-2017 H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 VIP, and X3-45 VIP Entertainer motor coaches equipped with 10,000lb-capacity trailer hitch receivers. The trailer hitch mounting fasteners may loosen.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the fasteners loosen, the trailer hitch may deform or detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer hitch mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2017. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-11.

    Report filed by Prevost Cars, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR17-11. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 16V133000Received . 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: .

  9. 15V347000Received . 10 units.

    Suspension / Front

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2015 X3-45, and H3-45 coaches manufactured October 1, 2014, to April 30, 2015. Bolts in the front suspensions of the affected coaches may fail due to a problem with the bolt manufacturing process.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Suspension bolt failure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began on July 16, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-800-463-7738. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-29.

    Report filed by Prevost Cars, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR15-29. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 15V119000Received . 291 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Prevost XLII-45, X3-45, X3-45 VIP, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP motorcoaches manufactured July 23, 2013, to November 28, 2014, and equipped with certain Kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers. These fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is pressed.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the bus occupants.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fire extinguisher if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-03.

    Report filed by Prevost Cars, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR15-03. 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 2015 Prevost H3-45
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. 19891
  2. 19903
  3. 19913
  4. 19923
  5. 19933
  6. 19945
  7. 19955
  8. 19967
  9. 19978
  10. 19986
  11. 19997
  12. 20006
  13. 20015
  14. 20023
  15. 20033
  16. 20045
  17. 20054
  18. 20065
  19. 20075
  20. 20089
  21. 200910
  22. 201015
  23. 201111
  24. 201212
  25. 201314
  26. 201414
  27. 201510
  28. 201610
  29. 201710
  30. 20188
  31. 20195
  32. 20207
  33. 20213
  34. 20224
  35. 20238
  36. 20247
  37. 20252
  38. 20262

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

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2015 Prevost H3-45: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/prevost/h3-45/2015/. 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
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
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 2015 Prevost H3-45?
19,890 units in 10 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. 10 of them name the 2015 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2015 Prevost H3-45 open?
No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.