Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
- Manufacturer
- Prevost Car (US) Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 6,342
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-04-06
- Owners notified
- 2022-09-30
Defect description
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2010-2023 H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 Com, and X3-45 VIP vehicles. In the event of the alternator front bearing seizing, the alternator belt may continue to operate, causing the bearing to overheat.
Safety risk
An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Prevost will replace the alternator belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046.