NHTSA Recall 22V221000: Belts and associated pulleys (engine and engine cooling) and alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)
Prevost Car (US) Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,342 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Prevost H3-45.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V221000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR22-05 |
| Components | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › GASOLINE › BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Report received | April 6, 2022 |
| Owner notification | September 30, 2022 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
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 22V221000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Prevost H3-45 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Prevost H3-45 Vip | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Prevost X3-45 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Prevost X3-45 Commuter | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Prevost X3-45 Vip | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
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.