PREVOST H3-45 (2024) recall — Electrical System
Prevost is recalling 2024 H3-45 vehicles due to improper battery cable installation causing electrical shorts and fire risk. Owners must contact Prevost for free inspection and repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a vehicle fire may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Prevost is recalling certain 2024 H3-45 and H3-45 VIP vehicles because the battery cable grommet was improperly installed, which can cause electrical shorts and potentially lead to fire. This fire risk could cause injury during an evacuation in traffic. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81855-prevost-h3-45-2024-recall-electrical-short-risk-of-fire.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81855-prevost-h3-45-2024-recall-electrical-short-risk-of-fire · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V179000
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“Prevost H3-45 (2024) Recall: Electrical Short Risk of Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81855-prevost-h3-45-2024-recall-electrical-short-risk-of-fire. Based on NHTSA recall #24V179000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V179000).
Why it’s dangerous
The grommet that protects battery cables was improperly installed, causing the cables to chafe against the metal panel. This chafing can lead to electrical shorts, which may cause a fire. A fire in traffic could then lead to injury if passengers need to evacuate.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2024 Prevost H3-45 and H3-45 VIP vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if a fire occurs during an evacuation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2024 Prevost H3-45 or H3-45 VIP vehicles. The recall was notified to owners via mail on April 8, 2024.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Prevost Customer Service
Call 1-866-870-2046 to schedule a free inspection and repair of the grommet.
Get Free Inspection and Repair
Prevost will inspect and reinstall the grommet if necessary at no cost to the owner.
What NHTSA says to do
Prevost will inspect and reinstall the grommet, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-12.
Questions people ask
Why is my Prevost H3-45 at risk?
The grommet protecting battery cables was improperly installed, causing cables to chafe and potentially short circuit.
How do I know if my vehicle is recalled?
Check if you own a 2024 Prevost H3-45 or H3-45 VIP vehicle. Notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall remedy does not specify a deadline for the repair; contact Prevost for inspection and repair.
Contact Prevost
We’ve drafted a message you can send Prevost to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V179000 — Prevost Prevost Hello, I own a Prevost that is covered by recall 24V179000 from Prevost. The official recall notice states: Prevost will inspect and reinstall the grommet, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-12. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #24V179000 (June 3, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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