Campaign 17V-299

Trailer hitch mounting fasteners may loosen

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Defect summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 17V299000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

5 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about trailer hitches on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 17V-299
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
PrevostH3-452014 to 20170
PrevostH3-45 VIP2014 to 20170
PrevostX3-452014 to 20170
PrevostX3-45 VIP2014 to 20160
PrevostX3-45 VIP Entertainer2014 to 20170
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.