- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Engine & cooling
2018 Prevost H3-45 Engine problems
No owner has filed a complaint about the 2018 Prevost H3-45's engine & cooling with NHTSA. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine recalls for the 2018 Prevost H3-45
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Engine complaints
No complaints about this area yet.
Prevost H3-45 engine complaints by year
H3-45 engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data