How many recalls does the 2019 Prevost H3-45 have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2019 Prevost H3-45 as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Prevost will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2019 Prevost H3-45 is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2019 Prevost H3-45.

Are recall repairs on a 2019 Prevost H3-45 free?

Usually. Federal law requires Prevost to remedy recalls on the 2019 H3-45 free of charge at an authorized Prevost dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2019 Prevost H3-45 affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2019 Prevost H3-45, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Prevost H3-45?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2019 Prevost H3-45.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2019 Prevost H3-45 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2019 Prevost H3-45 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Prevost dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Prevost H3-45. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP

NHTSA #24V523000

Reported July 9, 2024 · Prevost Car (US) Inc.

Potentially affected: 2,653 vehicles

Defect description

Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2005-2024 X3-45, 2017-2019 and 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter, 2006-2007, 2014, and 2018 H3-41, 2005-2020 and 2022-2024 H3-45, and 2019 H3-45 VIP buses equipped with a wheelchair lift. The wheelchair platform bridging device may be too steep, which can cause the wheelchair to become unstable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 403, "Platform Lift Devices" and 404, "Platform Lift Installations."

Safety consequence

An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.

Manufacturer remedy

Prevost will replace the wheelchair lift bridging device, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-26.

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.

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP

NHTSA #23V889000

Reported December 22, 2023 · Prevost Car (US) Inc.

Potentially affected: 2,100 vehicles

Defect description

Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2014 and 2018 H3-41, 2013-2024 H3-45, 2012-2024 X3-45, and 2017-2023 X3-45 Commuter vehicles. The red beacon lighting on the Threshold Warning System (TWS) may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."

Safety consequence

Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Prevost will replace the red beacons, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-03.

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.

EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION:SENSORS

NHTSA #23V126000

Reported February 24, 2023 · Prevost Car (US) Inc.

Potentially affected: 555 vehicles

Defect description

Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2018-2023 H3-45 motor coaches and H3-45 VIP motorhomes, and 2019 H3-41 motor coaches. The Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) optical fire sensor positioned in the engine compartment's lower region may corrode and malfunction. In this event, the AFSS may give a false warning to the driver, command an unwarranted engine shutdown, and release a chemical fire extinguishing agent in the engine compartment.

Safety consequence

The activation of the Automatic Fire Suppression System can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled coach may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

Manufacturer remedy

Prevost will inspect the vehicles, install spacers between the optical fire sensor and bracket, and replace the optical fire sensor, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR23-05.

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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

NHTSA #22V221000

Reported April 6, 2022 · Prevost Car (US) Inc.

Potentially affected: 6,342 vehicles

Defect description

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 consequence

An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

ENGINE

NHTSA #19V565000

Reported July 31, 2019 · Prevost Cars, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,010 vehicles

Defect description

Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2017-2020 X3-45 Coach, Commuter, VIP, and VIP Entertainer buses, and H3-45 Coach and VIP buses. Under certain conditions, such as high altitude and heavy climbing, the engine may overheat and shutdown.

Safety consequence

If the engine unexpectedly shuts down, passengers may have to be transferred to another vehicle on the side of the road, increasing the risk of an injury. If the engine unexpectedly shuts down while the vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Prevost will notify owners and will update the engine software, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. 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.safercar.gov.

Other Prevost H3-45 model years

Check your 2019 Prevost H3-45 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Prevost H3-45 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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