2023 PREVOST H3-45 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2023 PREVOST H3-45 has 0 complaints and 46 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle components requiring recall repairs, but there are no direct owner complaint submissions recorded.
The 2023 PREVOST H3-45 has been subject to multiple recalls affecting various safety and mechanical systems. These recalls address concerns relating to steering, wheelchair lift stability, fire suppression sensors, lighting, emergency exits, and engine components among others.
Recalls- Steering column joints. (NHTSA recall 24V178000) Affects 23 vehicles. The steering column joints may fail causing loss of steering control, increasing crash risk. Owners are advised not to drive until repairs are made. Prevost replaces the joints free of charge.
- Wheelchair lift bridging device. (NHTSA recall 24V523000) Affects 2,653 vehicles. The platform bridging device may be too steep making the wheelchair unstable and increasing injury risk. Prevost will replace the device free of charge.
- Fire suppression system sensors. (NHTSA recall 23V126000) Affects 555 vehicles. Corroded optical fire sensors can trigger false fire warnings leading to unintended engine shutdowns and chemical discharge, raising crash and injury risk. Prevost inspects and replaces sensors as needed free of charge.
- Hazard warning lights. (NHTSA recall 23V183000) Affects 26 vehicles. Hazard lights may not flash simultaneously when ignition is off, potentially confusing other drivers. Software updates will be provided at no cost.
- Emergency exit window. (NHTSA recall 23V184000) One vehicle affected. The emergency exit window may require excessive force to open, possibly delaying emergency egress. Prevost will inspect and adjust the window as necessary free of charge.
- Threshold Warning System beacon lighting. (NHTSA recall 23V889000) Affects 2,100 vehicles. Red beacon lights on wheelchair lifts may be insufficiently bright, reducing visibility and increasing injury risk. Prevost replaces red beacons free of charge.
- Right front turn signal light. (NHTSA recall 23V474000) Affects 93 vehicles. The turn signal may fail when activated, reducing signaling capability and increasing crash risk. Prevost installs enhanced wiring with resistors at no charge.
- Alternator belt and bearing. (NHTSA recall 22V221000) Affects 6,342 vehicles. Alternator front bearing seizure can cause overheating and increase fire risk. Prevost replaces the alternator belt free of charge.
Owners with 2023 PREVOST H3-45 vehicles facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety defects may have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney can help clarify those rights and possible remedies.
2023 PREVOST H3-45 Summary
2023
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
11793
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2023 PREVOST H3-45
2653 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
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."
Risk: An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.
2023 PREVOST H3-45
23 vehicles affected
STEERING:COLUMN
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2023 H3-45 and 2022-2023 H3-45 VIP vehicles. The steering column joints may fail, causing a loss of steering control.
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
2023 PREVOST H3-45
26 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost Car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 H3-45 VIP and 2023 H3-45 vehicles. When activating the hazard warning lights, the turn signal lights may not flash simultaneously if the ignition is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Hazard lights that do not flash simultaneously may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 PREVOST H3-45
555 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION:SENSORS
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.
Risk: 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.
2023 PREVOST H3-45
1 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
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."
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.
2023 PREVOST H3-45
93 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2023-2024 H3-45 and 2022-2024 H3-45 VIP vehicles. The right front turn signal light may fail when the turn signal or hazard warning lights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: An inoperative front turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, while inoperative hazard warning lights reduce the vehicle visibility to other drivers, both increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 PREVOST H3-45
2100 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
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."
Risk: Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
2023 PREVOST H3-45
6342 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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.
Risk: An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.