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Prevost H3-45 Vip Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 31 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 27 model years of the Prevost H3-45 Vip (1997–2026).

31
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
2012
year with most recalls

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Model yearRecallsComplaints
2026 Prevost H3-45 Vip10
2024 Prevost H3-45 Vip40
2023 Prevost H3-45 Vip70
2022 Prevost H3-45 Vip60
2021 Prevost H3-45 Vip20
2020 Prevost H3-45 Vip30
2019 Prevost H3-45 Vip30
2018 Prevost H3-45 Vip50
2017 Prevost H3-45 Vip50
2016 Prevost H3-45 Vip60
2015 Prevost H3-45 Vip60
2014 Prevost H3-45 Vip60
2013 Prevost H3-45 Vip70
2012 Prevost H3-45 Vip70
2011 Prevost H3-45 Vip60
2010 Prevost H3-45 Vip60
2009 Prevost H3-45 Vip30
2008 Prevost H3-45 Vip40
2007 Prevost H3-45 Vip30
2006 Prevost H3-45 Vip20
2003 Prevost H3-45 Vip10
2002 Prevost H3-45 Vip10
2001 Prevost H3-45 Vip20
2000 Prevost H3-45 Vip30
1999 Prevost H3-45 Vip50
1998 Prevost H3-45 Vip20
1997 Prevost H3-45 Vip10

All Prevost H3-45 Vip recalls (31)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Prevost H3-45 Vip, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Exterior (visibility)

    NHTSA 26V095000 Reported 25 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2026 H3-45 and H3-45 VIP vehicles equipped with aftermarket exterior driver side mirrors. The mirror exhibits excessive play and may detach.

    Remedy: Prevost will inspect and replace the mirror as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by March 10, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy…

    Model years: 2026

  2. Wheelchair lift/ramp (equipment adaptive/mobility)

    NHTSA 24V523000 Reported 2,653 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    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…

    Remedy: 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…

    Model years: 2019

  3. Pre-heater (fuel system) and equipment

    NHTSA 24V213000 Reported 37 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2010 H3-45 VIP, 2024 H3-45 and X3-45 vehicles. The coolant heaters may generate excessive exhaust gas and overheat.

    Remedy: 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.…

    Model years: 2010

  4. Column (steering) Do not drive

    NHTSA 24V178000 Reported 23 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2023 H3-45 and 2022-2023 H3-45 VIP vehicles. The steering column joints may fail, causing a loss of steering control.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Prevost will replace the steering column joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 19, 2024. Owners may…

    Model years: 2022, 2023

  5. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 24V179000 Reported 79 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2024 H3-45 and H3-45 VIP vehicles. The grommet that protects the battery cables passing through a metallic panel was improperly installed, allowing the cables to chafe on the edges of the panel and potentially short circuit.

    Remedy: Prevost will inspect and reinstall the grommet, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for…

    Model years: 2024

  6. Automatic emergency braking (forward collision avoidance) and bumpers (structure)

    NHTSA 23V805000 Reported 183 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2024 H3-45 and 2022-2024 H3-45 VIP motorcoaches equipped with Prevost Driver Assist. The radar sensor may be obstructed by an incorrect front bumper trim panel, causing the driver assist system to not function properly.

    Remedy: Prevost will inspect and replace the front bumper panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2024. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's…

    Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024

  7. Electrical system

    NHTSA 23V761000 Reported 204 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2024 H3-45, 2023-2024 H3-45 VIP, X3-45 VIP, X3-45 VIP Entertainer, and 2023 X3-45 motor coaches. The grid heater cables that connect to the relay may have a loose connection and cause the relay to overheat.

    Remedy: Prevost will inspect and replace damaged components, and tighten the grid heater relay nuts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer…

    Model years: 2023, 2024

  8. Turn signal (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 23V474000 Reported 93 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2023-2024 H3-45 and 2022-2024 H3-45 VIP vehicles. The right front turn signal light may fail when the turn signal or hazard warning lights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps,…

    Remedy: Prevost will install enhanced headlight wiring that includes additional resistors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046.…

    Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024

  9. Hazard flashing warning lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 23V183000 Reported 26 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost Car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 H3-45 VIP and 2023 H3-45 vehicles. When activating the hazard warning lights, the turn signal lights may not flash simultaneously if the ignition is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108,…

    Remedy: Prevost will update the hazard warning lights software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this…

    Model years: 2022, 2023

  10. Equipment: sensors

    NHTSA 23V126000 Reported 555 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2018-2023 H3-45 motor coaches and H3-45 VIP motorhomes, and 2019 H3-41 motor coaches. The Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) optical fire sensor positioned in the engine compartment's lower region may corrode and malfunction. In this event, the AFSS may give a false warning to…

    Remedy: Prevost will inspect the vehicles, install spacers between the optical fire sensor and bracket, and replace the optical fire sensor, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8,…

    Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

  11. Belts and associated pulleys (engine and engine cooling) and alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

    NHTSA 22V221000 Reported 6,342 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

    Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

  12. Driveshaft (power train)

    NHTSA 19V900000 Reported 39 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

    Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2020 Prevost X3-45 VIP, X3-45 Passenger, H3-45 VIP, and H3-45 Passenger coach buses. The driveshaft clamp bolts may not be properly tightened.

    Remedy: Prevost has notified owners, and will replace and properly tighten the driveshaft clamp bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046.…

    Model years: 2020

  13. Equipment

    NHTSA 19V118000 Reported 1,270 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

    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…

    Remedy: 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…

    Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

  14. Equipment

    NHTSA 17V737000 Reported 2,306 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

    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…

    Remedy: 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…

    Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

  15. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 17V618000 Reported 3,163 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

    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…

    Remedy: 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…

    Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

  16. Trailer hitches

    NHTSA 17V299000 Reported 407 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

    Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

  17. Suspension: front

    NHTSA 15V725000 Reported 7 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

    Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2016 X3-45 VIP, H3-45 VIP, and H3-45 coaches manufactured June 17, 2015 to August 14, 2015. Studs that attach the independent front suspension to the vehicle frame may fail and allow a front wheel to turn unexpectedly.

    Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected studs, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this…

    Model years: 2016

  18. Fuel system, diesel

    NHTSA 15V122000 Reported 455 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

    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.

    Remedy: 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.…

    Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

  19. Equipment

    NHTSA 15V119000 Reported 291 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

    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…

    Remedy: 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.…

    Model years: 2014, 2015

  20. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 14V095000 Reported 59 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

    Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 H3-45 VIP coaches and model year 2014 H3-45 and H3-41 coaches manufactured with KALAS-brand battery cables. In the affected vehicles, the insulation at the crimped terminal ends may not have been stripped back on the power cable to the engine electronic control unit.

    Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the battery cables, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number…

    Model years: 2013, 2014

  21. Motor (visibility)

    NHTSA 13V650000 Reported 682 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

    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,…

    Remedy: 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…

    Model years: 2012, 2013

  22. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 13V472000 Reported 35 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

    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,…

    Remedy: 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.

    Model years: 2008

  23. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 13V150000 Reported 655 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

    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…

    Remedy: 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…

    Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

  24. Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 13V039000 Reported 1,033 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

    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…

    Remedy: 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.

    Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013

  25. Parking brake

    NHTSA 07V371000 Reported 686 vehicles potentially affected PREVOST CARS, INC.

    On certain motor coaches equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.

    Remedy: Prevost is working with bendix to repair these vehicles (please see 07e037). Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. The recall began on…

    Model years: 2006, 2007

  26. Column (steering)

    NHTSA 03V090000 Reported 3,572 vehicles potentially affected PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED

    On certain motor coaches and motor homes, the steering columns may be missing the lower bolt and nut. A replacement bolt and nut was installed to correct this situation on the production line. If a replacement bolt has been used and not tightened properly, the column may come out of the input shaft when the steering column adjustment…

    Remedy: Dealers will verify the size of the bolt and nut and replace them if needed. Owner notification began april 4, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

    Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

  27. 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

    NHTSA 01V033003 Reported 1,888 vehicles potentially affected PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED

    Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. The equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.

    Remedy: Prevost will notify owners to inspect their buses for certain equalizers by the date code. The affected equalizers will be replaced. Owner notification began november 29, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an…

    Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001

  28. Suspension: upper ball joint

    NHTSA 00V262000 Reported 554 vehicles potentially affected PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED

    Vehicle description: bus shells and coaches. The ball joint sealing boot could be perforated allowing grease leakage.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the boot.

    Model years: 1997, 1998

  29. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 00V133000 Reported 482 vehicles potentially affected PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED

    Vehicle description: transit buses and bus shells. Some vehicles are fitting with a steering column adjustment plate.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for an adjustment plate and will replace the adjustment plate if necessary.

    Model years: 1999, 2000

  30. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 99V092000 Reported 116 vehicles potentially affected PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED

    Vehicle description: transit buses and bus shells. Some brake line hoses may have been manufactured using heater hose material instead of brake line hose material. Heater hoses are not appropriate for use as brake lines because the operating pressure of the braking system is much higher than that of the heating system.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the heater hoses with correct brake line hoses.

    Model years: 1999

  31. Suspension: front

    NHTSA 99V079000 Reported 81 vehicles potentially affected PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED

    Vehicle description: bus shells. The height control valve lever attached to the radius rod of the independent front suspension may have been fastened without using lock washers.

    Remedy: Dealers will install two lock washers on the u-bolt retaining the height control valve lever.

    Model years: 1999

Other Prevost models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.