VIN 2PCH33499GC713227 — 2016 Prevost H3 Coach
Recorded with Tornado Bus Company · USDOT 565859
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2PCH33499GC713227 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | Prevost |
| Model | H3 Coach |
| Vehicle type | BUS |
| License plate | TX K122665 (Texas) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-16 to 2026-08-13 |
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | 2PCH33499GC713227 | TX K122665 | TORNADO BUS COMPANY · USDOT 565859 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Tornado Bus Company Active
- USDOT
- 565859
- MC
- 276747
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Dallas, TX
- Power units
- 164
- Drivers
- 214
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1,732
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 5
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 4.4%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-13). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.What this means
2PCH33499GC713227 is a 2016 Prevost H3 Coach operated by Tornado Bus Company (USDOT 565859). License plate on its inspection records: TX K122665. 23 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2016 Prevost H3 Coach is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2PCH33499GC713227. It is a bus built by VOLVO GROUP CANADA, INC at the STE-CLAIRE, QUEBEC plant. Powertrain: D13 engine, 12.8L displacement, running on diesel.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 23 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-16 and 2026-08-13. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 23 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-13) was in US, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 11 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (10), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Tornado Bus Company (USDOT 565859) from 2024-10-16 to 2026-08-13 — 23 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PREVOST |
| Model | H3 Coach |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Vehicle Type | BUS NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Bus The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO GROUP CANADA, INC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | STE-CLAIRE Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | QUEBEC |
| Plant Country | CANADA |
| Engine Model | D13 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 12.8 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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