Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 22V-221 · Prevost vehicles
Prevost Car (US) Inc. recall 22V-221 covers 6,342 Prevost vehicles for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on April 6, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q2) shows 33% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V221000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2010-2023 H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 Com, and X3-45 VIP vehicles. In the event of the alternator front bearing seizing, the alternator belt may continue to operate, causing the bearing to overheat.
The risk
An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Prevost will replace the alternator belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
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
33%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
The investigation behind this recall
- Alternator Front Bearing FailureNHTSA