Recall 13V039000: 2008–2013 Prevost H3-45 and 2 other models
- Report received
- Feb 7, 2013
- Manufacturer
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 1,033vehicles
- Model years
- 2008–2013
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 X3-45, H3-41 and H3-45 coaches, model year 2011-2013 H3-45 VIP coaches, model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP coaches, and model year 2009-2013 XLII-45 Entertainer coaches manufactured from May 16, 2007, through March 14, 2013 and equipped with Volvo engines. Certain conditions may cause the affected coaches to go into a software mode that would result in the throttle signal being fixed at 1700rpms regardless of throttle pedal input from the driver.
Possible consequence
Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners and dealers will remedy will the affected coaches, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-831-2046.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2008 Prevost H3-450 complaints
- 2009 Prevost H3-450 complaints
- 2010 Prevost H3-450 complaints
- 2011 Prevost H3-450 complaints
- 2012 Prevost H3-450 complaints
- 2013 Prevost H3-450 complaints
- 2011 Prevost H3-45VIP0 complaints
- 2012 Prevost H3-45VIP0 complaints
- 2013 Prevost H3-45VIP0 complaints
- 2009 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer0 complaints
- 2010 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer0 complaints
- 2011 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer0 complaints
- 2012 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer0 complaints
- 2013 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.