2017 Prevost H3-45 & 2017 Prevost X3-45 recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2017 H3-45 and X3-45 motor coaches. These vehicles have steering arm levers that were incorrectly forged, possibly resulting in the steering arm levers cracking and failing.
💥 The risk
If the steering arm lever fails, causing a loss of steering, it can increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering arm lever, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-05.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V102000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SR17-05
- Manufacturer
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 103
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
- Owner phone
- 1-877-773-8678
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 20, 2017
- Built
- Jun 28, 2016 – Nov 8, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.