2011 Prevost X3-45 Recalls

All 2011 Prevost X3-45 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

June 5th, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V348000
Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR15-30
Manufactured Begin Date: November 30th, 2009
Manufactured End Date: August 12th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: July 17th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 X3-45, XLII-45, H3-41, and H3-45 coaches manufactured November 30, 2009, to August 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the wires for the Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) Linear Thermal Detector (LTD) may be damaged by temperatures in the engine compartment.

Consequence Summary:
The damaged wires may activate the AFSS and shutdown the engine, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Summary:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the AFSS LTD wiring, free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-800-463-7738. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-30.

Recall Notes:
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.

March 2nd, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V122000
Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR15-04
Manufactured Begin Date: July 5th, 2007
Manufactured End Date: May 11th, 2012
Date of Owner Notification: March 26th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 XLII, X3-45, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP vehicles manufactured July 5, 2007, to May 11, 2012. The affected vehicles may be missing a fuel line locating clip, allowing the fuel line to rub against the braided coolant hose.

Consequence Summary:
The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Summary:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion, replacing it as necessary, and will properly secure the fuel line and coolant line, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-418-883-3391. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-04.

Recall Notes:
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.

April 23rd, 2014

NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V206000
Manufacturer: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR14-26
Manufactured Begin Date: May 1st, 2010
Manufactured End Date: November 7th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: June 16th, 2014

Defect Summary:
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 X3-45 and 2010-2014 H3-45 coaches manufactured May 1, 2010, through November 7, 2013, and equipped with Amaya Seats with a seat base that can be raised to accommodate wheel chairs. When the seat bases are raised and lowered they may rub against the seat belt and possibly cause damage to the seat belt.

Consequence Summary:
A damaged seat belt may fail in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Summary:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged seat belts, and change the attachment point at the seat to remove the risk of damage to the seat belt, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number for this recall is SR14-26.

Recall Notes:
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.

February 7th, 2013

NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V039000
Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR13-07
Date of Owner Notification: May 2nd, 2013

Defect Summary:
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 X3-45, H3-41 and H3-45 coaches, model year 2011-2013 H3-45 VIP coaches, model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP coaches, and model year 2009-2013 XLII-45 Entertainer coaches manufactured from May 16, 2007, through March 14, 2013 and equipped with Volvo engines. Certain conditions may cause the affected coaches to go into a software mode that would result in the throttle signal being fixed at 1700rpms regardless of throttle pedal input from the driver.

Consequence Summary:
Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Prevost will notify owners and dealers will remedy will the affected coaches, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-831-2046.

Recall Notes:
The Prevost recall campaign number is SR13-07.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.

December 27th, 2012

NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V600000
Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR13-01
Manufactured Begin Date: March 25th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: March 20th, 2012
Date of Owner Notification: January 28th, 2013

Defect Summary:
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 X3-45 Prevost coaches manufactured from March 25, 2011, through March 20, 2012. The left side radius rod support for the front I-beam suspension system may have been made from the wrong materials and thus, may suddenly break.

Consequence Summary:
If the rod breaks while the vehicle is in use, stability and vehicle control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will insepct the vehicles and replace any affected radius rod supports, free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888.

Recall Notes:
Prevost's recall campaign number is SR13-01.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.

December 7th, 2012

NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V564000
Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR12-47
Manufactured Begin Date: June 3rd, 2010
Manufactured End Date: August 25th, 2011
Date of Owner Notification: December 19th, 2012

Defect Summary:
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 X3-45 coach buses manufactured June 3, 2010, through August 25, 2011 and equipped with an Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System (AFSS). As built, the affected vehicles have the AFSS storage tank in the engine compartment. High temperatures in the engine compartment area may cause the pressure relief valve to release the contents of the AFSS storage tank.

Consequence Summary:
If the event of a fire, the AFSS may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury to the coach occupants.

Corrective Summary:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the extinguisher storage tank, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2012. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.

Recall Notes:
Prevost's campaign recall number is SR12-47.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.

July 19th, 2012

NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V337000
Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR12-26
Manufactured Begin Date: November 24th, 2010
Manufactured End Date: July 3rd, 2012
Date of Owner Notification: August 13th, 2012

Defect Summary:
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 X3-45 and XLII Entertainer Bus vehicles, manufactured from November 24, 2010, through July 3, 2012. The power cable may come in contact, or rub against sharp, abrasive edges.

Consequence Summary:
If this occurs, a short-circuit, or fire may result, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Summary:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the power cables free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2012. Owners may contact Prevost Car Inc., service department toll-free at 1-866-870-2046 or 1-418-831-2046.

Recall Notes:
The Prevost recall campaign number is SR12-26.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov

June 29th, 2012

NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V303000
Manufacturer: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR12-16
Date of Owner Notification: July 13th, 2012

Defect Summary:
PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 H3-45 AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 X3-45 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH VOLVO D13 ENGINES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO A PERMANENT IDLE SIGNAL.

Consequence Summary:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE MAY STOP RESPONDING TO INPUT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND THUS BECOME STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
PREVOST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THROTTLE SENSOR, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-883-2888.

Recall Notes:
THE PREVOST RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SR12-16. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-423 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

March 1st, 2011

NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V135000
Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR11-10
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 2010
Manufactured End Date: February 16th, 2011
Date of Owner Notification: April 14th, 2011

Defect Summary:
PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 H3-45, MODEL YEAR 2011 VIP-45 AND X3-45 MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2010 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2011. THE WELDING ON THE FUEL TANK SUPPORTS IS INSUFFICIENT AND COULD LEADING TO THE METAL SUPPORTS CONTACTING THE GROUND.

Consequence Summary:
SHOULD THE METAL SUPPORTS CONTACTING THE GROUND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERCARRIAGE FIRE.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ADD REDESIGNED SUPPORT BREAKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 418-883-2888

Recall Notes:
PREVOST SAFETY RECALL NO. SR11-10.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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