No complaints are listed for the 2009 Prevost H3-45. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as PREVOST H3-45.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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10 recalls.
Date: 2024-07-09. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Defect: 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 requireme (excerpt)
Consequence: An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-10-04. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2008-2018 H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 VIP, X3-45 VIP Entertainer, and XL2 motor coaches. The fuel tank cradle supports may have gaps at the points where the cradle connects to the coach frame, which can allow the attachment bolts to loosen and fail causing the fuel tank to fall from the vehicle.
Consequence: If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, it could be a road hazard and the vehicle would stall. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will correct the fuel tank cradle mounting, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-28.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-03-02. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 XLII, X3-45, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP vehicles manufactured July 5, 2007, to May 11, 2012. The affected vehicles may be missing a fuel line locating clip, allowing the fuel line to rub against the braided coolant hose.
Consequence: The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion, replacing it as necessary, and will properly secure the fuel line and coolant line, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-418-883-3391. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-04.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-10-29. Systems: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Defect: Prevost is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 H3-45 and model year 2009 H3-41, X3-45, XLII Converted Coach Shells and XLII-45 Entertainer Converted coach and model year 2008 H3-VIP coach shells. The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.
Consequence: If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accelerator pedals, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's recall number is SR13-72.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-02-07. Systems: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Defect: Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 X3-45, H3-41 and H3-45 coaches, model year 2011-2013 H3-45 VIP coaches, model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP coaches, and model year 2009-2013 XLII-45 Entertainer coaches manufactured from May 16, 2007, through March 14, 2013 and equipped with Volvo engines. Certain conditions may cause the affected coaches to go into a software mode that would result i (excerpt)
Consequence: Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Prevost will notify owners and dealers will remedy will the affected coaches, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-831-2046. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2012-07-02. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 H3-45, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 X3-45, AND MODEL YEAR 2009 MTH XLII-45E VEHICLES, ALL EQUIPPED WITH VOLVO D13 ENGINES AND AN AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION AND SUPPRESSION SYSTEM (AFSS) . THE AFSS LINEAR THERMAL DETECTOR MAY COME IN CONTACT OR RUB AGAINST BRACKETS OR CLAMPS.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE AFSS MAY ACTIVATE WITH NO FIRE PRESENT AND THE STOP ENGINE FEATURE WILL BE ACTIVATED, BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO AN UNPLANNED STOP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: PREVOST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND SECURE THE LINEAR THERMAL DETECTOR, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN IN JULY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST CAR INC., SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-870-2046 OR 1-418-831-2046.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2012-06-26. Systems: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Defect: PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 H3-45 AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 X3-45 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH VOLVO D13 ENGINES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO A PERMANENT IDLE SIGNAL.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE MAY STOP RESPONDING TO INPUT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND THUS BECOME STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: PREVOST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THROTTLE SENSOR, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-883-2888.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2010-03-24. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Defect: PREVOST HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 MOTOR COACHES FITTED WITH RICON PUBLIC USE LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE TONGUE OF THE BELT IS FULLY ENGAGED AND LATCHED IN THE BUCKLE. RICON HAS DISCOVERED, HOWEVER, THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR TO INSERT THE BELT TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE WITHOUT FULLY (excerpt)
Consequence: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED. (excerpt)
Remedy: PREVOST COACH IS WORKING WITH RICON AND PREVOST WILL BE HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN THROUGH SAFETY RECALL (SR10-19). PREVOST WILL PROVIDE CUSTOMERS WITH A WARNING DECAL AND A DVD-BASED TRAINING AID. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS AT 1-418-831-5432 X 235 OR BY EMAIL AT DOMINIQUE.GAGNON@VOLVO.COM. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2008-11-17. Systems: SEATS.
Defect: PREVOST IS RECALLING 81 MY 2008-2009 X3-45, H3-41, AND H3-45 MOTOR COACHES. DURING PRODUCTION THE WRONG GRADE 5 BOLTS WERE USED TO INSTALL THE PEDESTAL OF THE PASSENGER SEAT. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE BOLTS WOULD BREAK AT INSTALLATION OR DURING THE NORMAL USE OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOLTS WITH THE CORRECT SPECIFIED BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-831-5432.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2008-09-03. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: PREVOST IS RECALLING 189 MY 2008-2009 XLII-45, XLII-45E, X3-45 MOTOR HOMES AND H3-41, H3-45, AND VIP MOTOR COACHES. DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ESCAPE HATCH RETAINING BOLTS, THESE BOLTS CAN BREAK.
Consequence: IF THE BOLTS BREAK, THE ESCAPE HATCH CAN FALL DOWN ON TO THE ROADWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE OR A CRASH.
Remedy: PREVOST WILL PROVIDE PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-883-3391.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
123 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 50 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 29 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 26 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 10 |
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| STEERING | 9 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 6 |
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| SUSPENSION | 5 |
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| ENGINE | 4 |
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11029487
Date: 2026-02-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
The gasket thickness was increased from 1.5 mm to 3 mm to prevent interference between the collar ends, which previously made it impossible to reach the specified tightening torque. Increasing the gasket thickness ensures sufficient clearance between the collar ends and thus guarantees optimal tight
11003159
Date: 2024-06-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Sway bar collars improvement. Revision A : Add front sway bar support replacement and change bolts lenght.
10248275
Date: 2023-12-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
SWAY BAR COLLARS IMPROVEMENT
10240148
Date: 2023-07-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
H3 LAVATORY FAN RETROFIT KIT
10238418
Date: 2023-06-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
KIT POWER STEERING TANK CONVERTION CUMMINS TO ZF WITH D13 ENGINE
10231098
Date: 2023-01-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Improved bearings are now available to replace the original bearings used on some Prevost vehicles idler pulleys.
10231093
Date: 2023-01-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
STEERING GATEWAY. Revision B - PIN 2 and 10 were inverted on connector A139
10228667
Date: 2022-12-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Air Tanks Draining Sequence. Revision: B - General Update
10226928
Date: 2022-11-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Air Tanks Draining Sequence. Revision: A - Erroneous Secondary & Accessory tanks location.
10226927
Date: 2022-11-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Air Tanks Draining Sequence