2012 Prevost H3-41Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 Prevost H3-41. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-055 the manufacturer reports only 17% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 15, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Prevost H3-41 has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

9 recalls

2012 Prevost H3-41 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Other: labels

New

Recall 26V-675 · Oct 15, 2026 · 7,509 vehicles

Risk. Missing instructions may prevent or delay passengers from evacuating the bus during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2020 Q3

Equipment

Recall 17V-737 · Nov 20, 2017 · 2,306 vehicles · 1,941 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2019 Q3

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 17V-618 · Oct 4, 2017 · 3,163 vehicles · 2,441 repaired

Risk. If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, it could be a road hazard and the vehicle would stall.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

83%repaired · 2017 Q3

Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Recall 16V-133 · Mar 4, 2016 · 1,348 vehicles · 1,121 repaired

Risk. Contact between the fuel line and the coolant line may cause a fuel leak and result in fuel spraying onto hot exhaust components increasing the risk of an…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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72%repaired · 2017 Q3

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 15V-348 · Jun 5, 2015 · 452 vehicles · 325 repaired

Risk. The damaged wires may activate the AFSS and shutdown the engine, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2017 Q3

Fuel system, diesel

Recall 15V-122 · Mar 2, 2015 · 455 vehicles · 342 repaired

Risk. The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

80%repaired · 2016 Q2

Windshield wiper/washer: motor

Recall 13V-650 · Dec 26, 2013 · 682 vehicles · 544 repaired

Risk. Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 13V-039 · Feb 7, 2013 · 1,033 vehicles

Risk. Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Prevost.

Best & worst years

2012 vs. every other H3-41 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the H3-41 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2012 Prevost H3-41, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Alternator Front Bearing FailurePE21011 · closed Oct 3, 2022
    Led to recall 22E-030

Own a 2012 H3-41?

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