NHTSA Recall 17V299000: Trailer hitches
Prevost Cars, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 407 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Prevost H3-45.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V299000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR17-11 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | May 2, 2017 |
| Owner notification | June 30, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the fasteners loosen, the trailer hitch may deform or detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 number for this recall is SR17-11.
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 17V299000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Prevost H3-45 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Prevost H3-45 Vip | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Prevost X3-45 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Prevost X3-45 Vip | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
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.