2009 Prevost H3-45Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2009 Prevost H3-45. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-523 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Prevost H3-45 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.

11 recalls

2009 Prevost H3-45 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 →

28%repaired · 2026 Q3

Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp

Recall 24V-523 · Jul 9, 2024 · 2,653 vehicles · 742 repaired

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

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 →

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 →

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77%repaired · 2016 Q3

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 13V-532 · Oct 29, 2013 · 81 vehicles · 62 repaired

Risk. If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal.

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 →

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 12V-309 · Jul 2, 2012 · 98 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 12V-303 · Jun 26, 2012 · 400 vehicles

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 10V-117 · Mar 24, 2010 · 280 vehicles

Risk. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 08V-597 · Nov 17, 2008 · 81 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure

Recall 08V-448 · Sep 3, 2008 · 189 vehicles

Risk. IF THE BOLTS BREAK, THE ESCAPE HATCH CAN FALL DOWN ON TO THE ROADWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE OR 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

2009 vs. every other H3-45 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 H3-45 median. How we score

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