1994-2023 Prevost H3-45, 1995-2019 Prevost H3-41, 2007-2023 Prevost X3-45 and 5 more models recall: Missing Emergency Exit Label/FMVSS 217
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 15, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain Prevost buses. Please see the above list of models. The entrance door is missing the emergency exit operating instruction label. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
- The risk
Missing instructions may prevent or delay passengers from evacuating the bus during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
7,509 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 1994-2023 Prevost H3-45, 1995-2019 Prevost H3-41, 2007-2023 Prevost X3-45, 1992-2000 Prevost XL-40, 2000-2006 Prevost XLII-45, 1995-2000 Prevost XL-45 and 2 more models.
- Compared with
Prevost Car (US) Inc. has 4 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 5 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
54 earlier NHTSA recalls by Prevost Car (US) Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 19, 2026 Prevost Car (US) Inc. recall: Exterior Driver Side Mirror May Detach (agency record)
- Feb. 19, 2026 Prevost Car (US) Inc. equipment recall: Exterior Driver Side Mirror May Detach (agency record)
- Feb. 17, 2026 Prevost Car (US) Inc. recall: Improperly Installed Passenger Seat Anchors (agency record)
- Oct. 29, 2025 Prevost Car (US) Inc. recall: Improperly Installed Wheelchair Seat Belt Anchor/FMVSS 210 (agency record)
- July 9, 2025 Prevost Car (US) Inc. recall: Incorrect Entrance Door Windows Glaze Material/FMVSS 205 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Prevost will replace the emergency exit label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR26-19.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Prevost H3-40 1992-1994
- Prevost H3-41 1995-2019
- Prevost H3-45 1994-2023
- Prevost X3-45 2007-2023
- Prevost X3-45 Commuter 2012-2016
- Prevost XL-40 1992-2000
- Prevost XL-45 1995-2000
- Prevost XLII-45 2000-2006
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V675000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Prevost Car (US) Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 15, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 7,509 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | SR26-19 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record