Prevost X3-45 2012

Model X3-45 made in 2012 by Prevost got 5 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.

Model 2012

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12V511000PREVOST CARS, INC.from 11/15/2011 to 08/14/2012V (Vehicle)9111/14/2012MFRPrevost Cars, Inc.10/18/201210/23/2012
Defect SummaryPrevost 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.
Consequence SummaryIf the power cables short-circuit, a vehicle fire may result.
Corrective SummaryPrevost 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.
NotesPrevost'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.
12V337000PREVOST CARS, INC.from 11/24/2010 to 07/03/2012V (Vehicle)29308/13/2012MFRPREVOST CARS, INC.07/18/201207/19/2012
Defect SummaryPrevost 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 SummaryIf this occurs, a short-circuit, or fire may result, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective SummaryPrevost 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.
NotesThe 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
EQUIPMENT
12V564000Prevost Cars, Inc.from 06/03/2010 to 08/25/2011V (Vehicle)8712/19/2012MFRPrevost Cars, Inc.12/06/201212/07/2012
Defect SummaryPrevost 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 SummaryIf the event of a fire, the afss may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury to the coach occupants.
Corrective SummaryPrevost 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.
NotesPrevost'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.
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
12V300000PREVOST CARS, INC.from 04/22/2011 to 06/07/2012V (Vehicle)5208/03/2012MFRPREVOST CARS, INC.06/28/201206/28/2012
Defect SummaryPrevost is recalling certain model year 2012 vip45, x3-45, and xlii vehicles. the steering gearbox bolts may be too long to have been sufficiently torqued.
Consequence SummaryOver time, the steering gearbox bolts may start to loosen, leading to reduced steering function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryPrevost will notify owners and dealers will replace the bolts, 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.
NotesThe prevost recall campaign number is sr12-19.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.
SUSPENSION - FRONT
12V600000Prevost Cars, Inc.from 03/25/2011 to 03/20/2012V (Vehicle)19601/28/2013MFRPrevost Cars, Inc.12/26/201212/27/2012
Defect SummaryPrevost 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 SummaryIf the rod breaks while the vehicle is in use, stability and vehicle control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryPrevost 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.
NotesPrevost'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.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WB-12-1808/01/201210046499Prevost: power is not removed when unplugging fuse f45 to fire protection panel on driver's left console where modification of harness must be performed. models 2012-2013 h3-41, h3-45, x3-45, xlii-45 (coach, commuter & vip shell). *10/15/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
SP-12-2308/01/201210045699Prevost: corrective measure for the egr valve is necessary because of the unnecessary presence of o-rings, which may prevent free valve actuation. egr valve can be replaced with latest version. models 2012-13 h3-41, h3-h45 coaches, h3-4509/12/2012

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