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NHTSA Recall 22V179000: Electrical system

Prevost Car (US) Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 140 vehicles. It affects 2021–2022 Prevost X3-45 Commuter.

140
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2022
owners notified (April 13)
NHTSA campaign22V179000
Manufacturer campaignSP22-301A
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report receivedMarch 24, 2022
Owner notificationApril 13, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2022 X3-45 Com coach buses. A nut located on the rear junction box may have been improperly tightened, causing a cable to loosen.

Safety risk

A loose junction box cable may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Prevost will properly tighten the cables on the rear junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 20, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost's 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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 22V179000

Make and modelModel years
Prevost X3-45 Commuter2021, 2022

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.