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Campaign 13V650 Posted December 26, 2013 682 units

2012-2014 Prevost H3/X3/XLII-45 Recall 13V650: Wiper Motor

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 13V650 covers 682 2012-2014 Prevost coaches and motorhomes for windshield wiper motor housings that crack. Repair is free at any franchised Prevost dealer.

Prevost is recalling 682 2012-2014 H3-41, H3-45, X3-45, and XLII-45 Entertainer coaches and motorhomes under recall 13V650 because the JAKO windshield wiper motor housing can crack and stop the wipers from working. Loss of wiper function reduces driver visibility and increases crash risk; the Prevost dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The windshield wiper motor on 2012-2014 Prevost H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 Vip, X3-45, X3-45 Vip, and XLII-45 Entertainer vehicles drives the wiper arms across the glass. It turns electrical power into steady wiper movement so the driver can clear rain, spray, and road grime from the windshield while driving.

On affected vehicles, the JAKO SWF403195 wiper motor housing is vulnerable to cracking. Once the housing cracks, the motor no longer has a protected, stable enclosure, and the wiper system can stop moving the arms across the windshield. That means the driver loses windshield wiper function when the system is needed.

There is no warning sign before failure. If the wipers stop working, visibility drops quickly in wet weather or road spray, and the vehicle needs recall service before normal use in those conditions.

Who's affected?

Spans the H3, X3, and XLII coach lines across the 2012, 2013, and 2014 model years, all tied to the wiper system.

2012 Prevost H3-41 wiper system
2012 Prevost H3-45 wiper system
2012 Prevost H3-45 Vip wiper system
2012 Prevost X3-45 wiper system
2013 Prevost X3-45 wiper system
Units affected682

Not every 2012-2014 Prevost bus is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.

What's the safety risk?

Without working windshield wipers, rain, spray, or snow can block the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash. If the wipers stop, slow down, pull over safely, and arrange service before driving in poor visibility. Repair will be free at any franchised Prevost dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2014 Prevost H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 Vip, X3-45, X3-45 Vip, or XLII-45 Entertainer is included in this recall.
  2. Use Prevost's owner notice mailed on February 26, 2014, or call Prevost customer service at 1-418-883-2888 if you never received it.
  3. Contact a franchised Prevost dealer to ask about the free windshield-wiper-motor inspection and replacement that fixes the loss of wiper function.
  4. Reference recall number 13V650 and Prevost recall SR14-02 when you call the dealer.
  5. Avoid driving in rain or poor visibility until the wiper motor has been inspected and repaired.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Prevost technician inspects the vehicle and checks the JAKO windshield wiper motor for the housing crack described in recall 13V650. If the motor is affected, the technician replaces it. Prevost's filing says the recall began on February 26, 2014, and the inspection and replacement are free of charge. The repair focuses on restoring windshield wiper operation, so ask the service desk to confirm that the wiper motor listed for your VIN is covered before work begins.

Timeline

December 26, 2013 NHTSA published the recall
February 26, 2014 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V650?

Recall 13V650 covers 682 2012-2014 Prevost H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 Vip, X3-45, X3-45 Vip, and XLII-45 Entertainer vehicles with JAKO windshield wiper motors. The motor housing can crack, causing loss of wiper function and reduced driver visibility.

What should I do if my 2012-2014 Prevost coach or motorhome is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V650. If it is, contact a franchised Prevost dealer to schedule the windshield wiper motor inspection. Any affected wiper motor will be replaced for free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair to be performed at no cost, and Prevost dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected windshield wiper motor free of charge. Reference recall 13V650 or Prevost recall number SR14-02 when you call.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is reduced visibility if the windshield wipers stop working. The wiper motor housing can crack and cause loss of wiper function, which increases crash risk during rain, spray, snow, or other conditions where the windshield needs clearing.

What if I bought my Prevost vehicle used?

The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Prevost is included, then call a franchised Prevost dealer or Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 with recall 13V650.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V650000
Prevost customer service1-418-883-2888
NHTSA recall #13V650
NHTSA recall # (full)13V650000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →