2020 Prevost H3-45 & 2020 Prevost H3-45 VIP + 1 more recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's wrong
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2020 Prevost X3-45 VIP, X3-45 Passenger, H3-45 VIP, and H3-45 Passenger coach buses. The driveshaft clamp bolts may not be properly tightened.
💥 The risk
The driveshaft connection may separate resulting in a loss of drive. Additionally, a section of the driveshaft may detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Prevost has notified owners, and will replace and properly tighten the driveshaft clamp bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR19-43.
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
- 19V900000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SR19-43
- Manufacturer
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 39
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Owner phone
- 1-866-870-2046
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 19, 2019
- Built
- Jul 16, 2019 – Oct 3, 2019
- 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.