Driveline: driveshaftRecall 19V-900 · Prevost vehicles
Prevost Cars, Inc. recall 19V-900 covers 39 Prevost vehicles for a driveline: driveshaft problem, reported to NHTSA on December 17, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q3) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V900000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2020 Prevost X3-45 VIP, X3-45 Passenger, H3-45 VIP, and H3-45 Passenger coach buses. The driveshaft clamp bolts may not be properly tightened.
The risk
The driveshaft connection may separate resulting in a loss of drive. Additionally, a section of the driveshaft may detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Prevost has notified owners, and will replace and properly tighten the driveshaft clamp bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR19-43.
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
92%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 16, 2019 to October 3, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.