Vehicle recall 21V488000 · June 28, 2021
2021 Prevost X3-45 Commuter
The parking brake emergency release valve may be the incorrect type, which can result in the permanent release of the parking brake.
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 2021 X3 Commuter Coach buses. The parking brake emergency release valve may be the incorrect type, which can result in the permanent release of the parking brake.
- Consequence
- A released parking brake that cannot be re-engaged may cause the vehicle to roll-away, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Prevost will provide a service document describing the inspection method used and the remedy applied when needed for the parking brake emergency release valve replacement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR21-307.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V488000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 28, 2021
- Filed by
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR21-307
- Owner notification
- August 31, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 56
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Parking brake
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Prevost X3-45 Commuter (2021): 2021
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