NHTSA Recall 23V184000: Latching/release system (structure)
Prevost Car (US) Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2023 Prevost H3-45.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V184000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR23-08 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › EMERGENCY › ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT › LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM |
| Report received | March 20, 2023 |
| Owner notification | April 14, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling one 2023 H3-45 vehicle. The emergency exit window may require excessive force to open. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Safety risk
An emergency exit that requires excessive force to open may prevent or delay use of the exit, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Remedy
Prevost will inspect and adjust the emergency exit window, if necessary, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR23-08.
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 23V184000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Prevost H3-45 | 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.