Visibility: windshield wiper/washerRecall 17V-296 · 2016–2017 Prevost H3-45
Prevost Cars, Inc. recall 17V-296 covers 123 2016–2017 Prevost H3-45 for a visibility: windshield wiper/washer problem, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 99% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V296000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2016-2017 H3-45 motor coaches. The affected vehicles have wiper arms that can crack where they mount to the wiper motor causing the wiper arms to bend or detach from the vehicle.
The risk
A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the windshield wiper mounts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2017. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-09.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
99%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 28, 2016 to January 9, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.