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NHTSA Recall 19V565000: Engine

Prevost Cars, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,010 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Prevost H3-45.

1,010
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2019
owners notified (December 19)
NHTSA campaign19V565000
Manufacturer campaignSR19-31 & SR23-26
ComponentENGINE
Report receivedJuly 31, 2019
Owner notificationDecember 19, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2017-2020 X3-45 Coach, Commuter, VIP, and VIP Entertainer buses, and H3-45 Coach and VIP buses. Under certain conditions, such as high altitude and heavy climbing, the engine may overheat and shutdown.

Safety risk

If the engine unexpectedly shuts down, passengers may have to be transferred to another vehicle on the side of the road, increasing the risk of an injury. If the engine unexpectedly shuts down while the vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of crash.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners and will update the engine software, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046.

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 19V565000

Make and modelModel years
Prevost H3-452017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Prevost X3-452017, 2018, 2019, 2020

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.