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NHTSA Recall 17V102000: Idler and attachment (steering)

Prevost Cars, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 103 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Prevost H3-45.

103
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2017
owners notified (March 20)
NHTSA campaign17V102000
Manufacturer campaignSR17-05
ComponentSTEERING › LINKAGES › ARM › IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Report receivedFebruary 15, 2017
Owner notificationMarch 20, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2017 H3-45 and X3-45 motor coaches. These vehicles have steering arm levers that were incorrectly forged, possibly resulting in the steering arm levers cracking and failing.

Safety risk

If the steering arm lever fails, causing a loss of steering, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering arm lever, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-05.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 17V102000

Make and modelModel years
Prevost H3-452017
Prevost X3-452017

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.