Recall 26V-675: 1992–1994 Prevost H3-40, 1995–2019 Prevost H3-41 and 6 more
Prevost Car (US) Inc. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Oct 15, 2026, covering about 7,509 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Prevost Car (US) Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V675000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Prevost H3-40 | 1992, 1993, 1994 | All years |
| Prevost H3-41 | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Prevost H3-45 | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Prevost X3-45 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Prevost X3-45 Commuter | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Prevost XL-40 | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Prevost XL-45 | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Prevost Xlii-45 | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V-675?
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."
How is recall 26V-675 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.