Recall 10V117 covers 280 2008-2010 Prevost H3-45, X3-45, and H3-41 motor coaches with Ricon lift belt-latch defects. Prevost provides the free remedy.
Prevost is recalling 280 2008-2010 H3-45, X3-45, and H3-41 motor coaches with Ricon public use lifts because the restraint belt can look latched without fully locking. If the lift runs with an occupant on the platform, the lift user can be injured; the Prevost dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Ricon public use lift on 2008-2010 Prevost H3-45, X3-45, and H3-41 motor coaches uses a restraint belt as part of its safety interlock. The belt is supposed to keep the lift from moving unless the belt tongue is fully seated and latched in the buckle. When it works correctly, the operator cannot run the lift until the occupant is restrained on the platform.
On affected lifts, the belt tongue can be inserted into the buckle without actually locking the latch. The buckle can look closed to the operator even though the tongue is not fully engaged. Because the lift reads the belt as latched, the operator can run the lift with an occupant on the platform while the restraint belt is not secured.
There is no warning sign before failure. The main clue is visual: the belt appears latched, but the latch mechanism has not locked.
Who's affected?
Spans three Prevost coach models across the 2008, 2009, and 2010 model years, all tied to the same adaptive/mobility equipment component.
| 2008 Prevost H3-45 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2008 Prevost X3-45 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Prevost H3-41 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Prevost X3-45 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Prevost H3-41 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Prevost H3-45 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Prevost X3-45 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Prevost H3-41 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Prevost H3-45 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 280 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the lift moves while the restraint belt is not properly buckled, the lift user faces an injury risk. Before using the lift, confirm the restraint belt is buckled and follow Prevost's recall instructions for the warning decal and training aid. Repair will be free at any franchised Prevost dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2010 Prevost H3-45, X3-45, or H3-41 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Prevost dealer or Prevost technical publications to request the lift restraint-belt warning decal and DVD training aid.
- Reference recall number 10V117 and Prevost safety recall SR10-19 when you call.
- Inspect the Ricon public use lift restraint belt before each lift use, and make sure the belt tongue is fully engaged and latched in the buckle.
- Keep passengers clear of the lift platform until the restraint belt is properly buckled.
What happens at the repair
For campaign 10V117, Prevost's remedy is training and labeling for the Ricon public use lift. Prevost provides owners with a warning decal and a DVD training aid so operators understand that the restraint belt tongue must be fully engaged and latched before the lift is used with someone on the platform. The listed remedy does not describe a parts replacement. If Prevost opens any dealer work tied to this recall, the recall remedy is free through a Prevost service location.
Timeline
| March 24, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 14, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V117?
Recall 10V117 covers 280 2008-2010 Prevost H3-45, X3-45, and H3-41 motor coaches fitted with Ricon public use lifts. The lift restraint belt can appear buckled without the latch fully engaged, allowing lift operation with an occupant on the platform. Prevost provides the recall remedy through safety recall SR10-19.
What should I do if my 2008-2010 Prevost H3-45, X3-45, or H3-41 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific coach is included in recall 10V117. If it is, contact Prevost service and reference safety recall SR10-19. Prevost provides a warning decal and DVD-based training aid for the Ricon lift restraint belt issue.
Does the recall remedy cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to provide the recall remedy at no cost. For this campaign, Prevost provides customers with a warning decal and DVD-based training aid through safety recall SR10-19.
What is the safety risk with the Ricon lift restraint belt?
The safety risk is injury to the lift user. If the restraint belt tongue is inserted without the latch fully engaging, the belt can look buckled while still allowing the lift to operate with an occupant on the platform.
What if I bought the Prevost coach used?
The recall still follows the coach, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2008-2010 Prevost H3-45, X3-45, or H3-41 is included, then contact Prevost service with recall number 10V117 or safety recall SR10-19.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V117000 |
|---|---|
| Prevost customer service | 1-418-831-5432 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V117 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V117000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →