2010–2023 Prevost (5 models) Engine & Cooling Recall 22V221000 (Prevost SR22-05)
NHTSA recall 22V221000 (Prevost recall SR22-05) covers about 6,342 2010–2023 Prevost (5 models) vehicles (engine & cooling), filed with NHTSA Apr 6, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V221000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Engine & cooling (engine, gasoline, belts and associated pulleys)
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.
The risk
An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Sep 30, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Prevost recall number SR22-05
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V221000 as SR22-05. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "SR22-05 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Prevost H3-45 | 2010–2023 | — |
| Prevost H3-45 Vip | 2010–2023 | — |
| Prevost X3-45 | 2010–2023 | — |
| Prevost X3-45 Commuter | 2010–2023 | — |
| Prevost X3-45 Vip | 2010–2023 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Apr 6, 2022
- Owner notification
- Sep 30, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Filed by
- Prevost Car (US) Inc.
Check your VIN for 22V221000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 22V221000 is open, call any Prevost dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V221000 or SR22-05). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V221000?
NHTSA recall 22V221000 (Prevost recall SR22-05) covers about 6,342 2010–2023 Prevost (5 models) vehicles (engine & cooling), filed with NHTSA Apr 6, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2010-2023 H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 Com, and X3-45 VIP vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V221000?
NHTSA's record for 22V221000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V221000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Prevost dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 22V221000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Prevost will replace the alternator belt, free of charge." NHTSA lists Sep 30, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Prevost recall number for 22V221000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as SR22-05. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (SR22-05) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V221000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 22V221000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
Related recalls
- 26V675000: 1992–2023 Prevost (8 models) equipment (Oct 15, 2026)
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