Vehicle recall 16V133000 · March 4, 2016
Prevost H3-VIP, X3-45 Coach and 4 more models
The coolant line on the affected vehicles may be missing a positioning clip, allowing the coolant line to rub against the braided fuel hose at one of the injectors.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 H3-41 and H3-45, 2011-2016 H3-VIP, 2011-2016 X3-45 Coach vehicles, 2012-2016 X3-VIP vehicles, and 2011-2013 XL2 Entertainer vehicles. The coolant line on the affected vehicles may be missing a positioning clip, allowing the coolant line to rub against the braided fuel hose at one of the injectors.
- Consequence
- Contact between the fuel line and the coolant line may cause a fuel leak and result in fuel spraying onto hot exhaust components increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion, replacing it as necessary. The fuel and coolant lines will be properly secured. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-418-883-3391. Prevost's number for this recall is SR16-18.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V133000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 4, 2016
- Filed by
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR16-18
- Owner notification
- April 20, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,348
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, diesel; Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
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 (2012-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Prevost H3-45 (2012-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Prevost H3-VIP (2011-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Prevost X3-45 Coach (2011-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Prevost X3-VIP (2012-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Prevost XL2 Entertainer (2011-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011
Has your Prevost been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Prevost dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.