Prevost H3-45 (Prevost) – Emergency Exit Issue (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2025 PREVOST H3-45
Brand
PREVOST
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2025
Prevost Car (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2025 PREVOST H3-45 vehicles due to structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit issues. Emergency exits that are difficult to open can prevent or delay passengers from exiting during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2025 Prevost H3-45 and X3-45 motorcoaches. The release mechanism on the emergency exit windows may be difficult to open in an emergency situation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Emergency exits that are difficult to open can prevent or delay passengers from exiting during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Prevost will inspect and adjust the emergency exit windows as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2025. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR25-10.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026