Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 12V511000

Electrical system

PREVOST CARS, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2012-10-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V511000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
PREVOST CARS, INC.
Vehicles affected
91
Reported to NHTSA
2012-10-18
Owners notified
2012-11-14

Defect description

Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 and XLII-45 coach buses, manufactured between November 15, 2011, and August 14, 2012. The power cables may rub against sharp edges in both the rear junction box and the condenser compartment, resulting in a short-circuit.

Safety risk

If the power cables short-circuit, a vehicle fire may result.

Manufacturer remedy

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will re-route and repair the affected power cables, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.

Notes

Prevost's campaign recall number is SR12-39. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
PREVOST X3-452013 2012
PREVOST Xlii-45 Entertainer2013 2012

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.