Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V488000 Reported June 28, 2021

Parking brake malfunction

Q: What is recall 21V488000?

NHTSA recall 21V488000 was issued by Prevost Car (us) Inc. on June 28, 2021. It addresses: Parking brake malfunction. The recall affects approximately 56 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Prevost Car (us) Inc. · N/A · 56 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

21V488000

Manufacturer Campaign

SR21-307

Manufacturer

Prevost Car (us) Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 28, 2021

Completion Rate

100.00

Defect Summary

Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2021 x3 commuter coach buses. the parking brake emergency release valve may be the incorrect type, which can result in the permanent release of the parking brake.

Safety Consequence

A released parking brake that cannot be re-engaged may cause the vehicle to roll-away, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Prevost will provide a service document describing the inspection method used and the remedy applied when needed for the parking brake emergency release valve replacement, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on august 31, 2021. owners may contact prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046. prevost's number for this recall is sr21-307.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Prevost Car (us) Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 21V488000 or campaign SR21-307.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 21V488000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V488000?

NHTSA recall 21V488000 was issued by Prevost Car (us) Inc. on June 28, 2021. It addresses: Parking brake malfunction. The recall affects approximately 56 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Prevost Car (us) Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V488000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR21-307. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.