CarRecallWatch- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2014-2017 H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 VIP, and X3-45 VIP Entertainer motor coaches equipped with 10,000lb-capacity trailer hitch receivers. The trailer hitch mounting fasteners may loosen.
- Risk
- If the fasteners loosen, the trailer hitch may deform or detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer hitch mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2017. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-11.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain motor coaches equipped with a 10,000 lb-capacity trailer hitch receiver may have trailer hitch mounting fasteners that loosen over time. If the fasteners loosen, the hitch can deform or separate from the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by the manufacturer, and authorized dealers will replace the trailer hitch mounting hardware free of charge. If you own an affected vehicle, contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046 and ask about recall SR17-11. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Prevost H3-45 | 2014201520162017 |
|---|---|
| Prevost H3-45 VIP | 2014201520162017 |
| Prevost X3-45 | 2014201520162017 |
| Prevost X3-45 VIP | 201420152016 |
| Prevost X3-45 VIP Entertainer | 2014201520162017 |