Recall 17V737 covers 2,306 2010-2018 Prevost H3-41, H3-45, and X3-45 vehicles with Kidde fire extinguishers that fail to discharge. Replacement is free.
Prevost is recalling 2,306 2010-2018 X3-45, H3-41, and H3-45 vehicles equipped with certain Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers. The extinguishers can clog, require excessive force to activate, or lose a nozzle, leaving owners with equipment that does not discharge correctly in a fire and increasing injury risk; the Prevost dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The fire extinguisher in affected 2010-2018 Prevost X3-45, H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 Vip, X3-45 Vip, X3-45 Vip Entertainer, and X3-45 Commuter vehicles is emergency equipment. It is supposed to release extinguishing agent when the handle or push button is pressed, so an owner, driver, or passenger can respond quickly to a small fire.
The recalled Kidde plastic-handle and push button "Pindicator" extinguishers use black plastic Zytel nylon handles and valves. On affected units, the extinguisher can clog and fail to discharge as expected, or it can take excessive force to activate. In some models, the nozzle can detach from the valve assembly with enough force to injure someone and leave the extinguisher inoperable. The supplier did not share the cause with Prevost.
There is no warning sign before failure. The extinguisher can look normal until someone tries to use it, so the defect is found by recall status, not by a dashboard light or visible symptom.
Who's affected?
Spans the H3 and X3 coach lines across nine model years, with H3-45 Vip, X3-45 Vip, X3-45 Vip Entertainer, and X3-45 Commuter variants included.
| 2010 Prevost X3-45 | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2010 Prevost H3-41 | Equipment |
| 2010 Prevost H3-45 | Equipment |
| 2011 Prevost H3-45 | Equipment |
| 2011 Prevost X3-45 | Equipment |
| 2011 Prevost H3-41 | Equipment |
| 2012 Prevost H3-41 | Equipment |
| 2012 Prevost H3-45 | Equipment |
| 2010 Prevost H3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2011 Prevost H3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2012 Prevost H3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2012 Prevost X3-45 | Equipment |
| 2013 Prevost X3-45 | Equipment |
| 2013 Prevost H3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2012 Prevost X3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2013 Prevost X3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2011 Prevost X3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2014 Prevost X3-45 | Equipment |
| 2013 Prevost H3-45 | Equipment |
| 2014 Prevost H3-45 | Equipment |
| 2013 Prevost H3-41 | Equipment |
| 2014 Prevost H3-41 | Equipment |
| 2014 Prevost H3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2015 Prevost X3-45 | Equipment |
| 2014 Prevost X3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2015 Prevost X3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2015 Prevost H3-41 | Equipment |
| 2015 Prevost H3-45 | Equipment |
| 2015 Prevost H3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2016 Prevost H3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2016 Prevost H3-45 | Equipment |
| 2016 Prevost X3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2016 Prevost X3-45 | Equipment |
| 2016 Prevost H3-41 | Equipment |
| 2017 Prevost H3-45 | Equipment |
| 2017 Prevost X3-45 | Equipment |
| 2017 Prevost H3-41 | Equipment |
| 2018 Prevost H3-41 | Equipment |
| 2018 Prevost H3-45 | Equipment |
| 2017 Prevost H3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2018 Prevost H3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2018 Prevost X3-45 | Equipment |
| 2017 Prevost X3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2018 Prevost X3-45 Vip | Equipment |
| 2010 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer | Equipment |
| 2011 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer | Equipment |
| 2012 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer | Equipment |
| 2013 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer | Equipment |
| 2014 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer | Equipment |
| 2015 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer | Equipment |
| 2016 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer | Equipment |
| 2017 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer | Equipment |
| 2018 Prevost X3-45 Vip Entertainer | Equipment |
| 2018 Prevost X3-45 Commuter | Equipment |
| Units affected | 2,306 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
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?
During a fire, a recalled extinguisher that does not work properly leaves occupants with less protection and increases injury risk. Keep the extinguisher accessible, confirm whether your VIN is included, and arrange the remedy promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Prevost dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2018 Prevost X3-45, H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 Vip, X3-45 Vip, X3-45 Vip Entertainer, or X3-45 Commuter is included in this recall.
- Review the Prevost owner letter mailed July 11, 2018, then contact Prevost customer service for current replacement instructions.
- Reference recall number 17V737 when you call Prevost, and ask how to get the free Kidde fire-extinguisher replacement that fixes the discharge failure risk.
- Keep the affected fire extinguisher accessible, but do not rely on it as the only fire response plan until the replacement is complete.
- Ask Prevost whether Kidde or Prevost handles the replacement for your coach before sending any extinguisher or paperwork.
What happens at the repair
This campaign does not describe an in-shop Prevost repair yet. Prevost instructed owners to contact Kidde for a free replacement fire extinguisher. Once the replacement process is opened for your vehicle, a Prevost service desk can confirm the affected extinguisher model and help route the free replacement. If you've already paid for a related extinguisher replacement, Prevost's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Keep any repair order, parts receipt, or payment record for the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 20, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 20, 2018 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 20, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| July 11, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V737?
Recall 17V737 covers 2,306 2010-2018 Prevost H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 Vip, X3-45, X3-45 Vip, X3-45 Vip Entertainer, and X3-45 Commuter vehicles with certain Kidde fire extinguishers. The extinguisher can clog, require excessive force, or lose its nozzle, and Prevost will provide a free replacement path.
What should I do if my 2010-2018 Prevost X3-45, H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 Vip, X3-45 Vip, X3-45 Vip Entertainer, or X3-45 Commuter is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 17V737. If it is, contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046 or Kidde at 1-855-262-3540 for the free replacement fire extinguisher. Reference recall 17V737 and Prevost recall number SR17-31 when you call.
Is the recall replacement free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy at no cost, and Prevost instructed owners to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher free of charge. Keep your vehicle information and recall number 17V737 available when arranging the replacement.
What is the safety risk in recall 17V737?
The safety risk is that the fire extinguisher fails when needed during a fire. If it does not discharge properly, requires excessive force, or becomes inoperable after the nozzle detaches, occupants face an increased risk of injury. The remedy is a free replacement extinguisher.
What if I bought my Prevost vehicle used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received the July 11, 2018 owner letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Prevost vehicle is included, then contact Prevost or Kidde for the replacement path.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V737000 |
|---|---|
| Prevost customer service | 1-866-870-2046 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V737 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V737000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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