Vehicle recall 17V737000 · November 20, 2017
Prevost H3-41, H3-45 and 5 more models
These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher.
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 2010-2018 H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 Commuter, X3-45 VIP, and X3-45 VIP Entertainer vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- Consequence
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Prevost will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2018. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-31.
- 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
- 17V737000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 20, 2017
- Filed by
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR17-31
- Owner notification
- July 11, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,306
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
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 (2010-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Prevost H3-45 (2010-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Prevost H3-45 VIP (2010-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Prevost X3-45 (2010-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Prevost X3-45 Commuter (2018): 2018
- Prevost X3-45 VIP (2011-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Prevost X3-45 VIP Entertainer (2010-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
Has your Prevost been repaired?
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