Vehicle recall 08V597000 · November 17, 2008
Prevost H3-41, H3-45 and 1 more model
During production the wrong grade 5 bolts were used to install the pedestal of the passenger seat.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Prevost is recalling 81 my 2008-2009 X3-45, H3-41, and H3-45 motor coaches. During production the wrong grade 5 bolts were used to install the pedestal of the passenger seat. There is a possibility that the bolts would break at installation or during the normal use of the vehicle.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the bolts with the correct specified bolts free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2008. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-831-5432.
- Notes
- Prevost recall no. SR08-21.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V597000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 17, 2008
- Filed by
- PREVOST CARS, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR08-21
- Owner notification
- November 18, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 81
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Prevost H3-41 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Prevost H3-45 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Prevost X3-45 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
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