2009 Prevost X3-45 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

17 safety recalls list the 2009 Prevost X3-45. Check your own VIN below.

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17 safety recalls for the 2009 Prevost X3-45

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1. Wheelchair lift/ramp (equipment adaptive/mobility)

   NHTSA 24V523000 Reported July 9, 2024 2,653 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

   Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2005-2024 X3-45, 2017-2019 and 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter, 2006-2007, 2014, and 2018 H3-41, 2005-2020 and 2022-2024 H3-45, and 2019 H3-45 VIP buses equipped with a wheelchair lift. The wheelchair platform bridging device may be too steep, which can cause the wheelchair to become…

   Remedy: Prevost will replace the wheelchair lift bridging device, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is…

2. Connection (steering)

   NHTSA 18V928000 Reported December 21, 2018 676 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

   Prevost Cars, Inc (Prevost) is recalling certain 2000 XL-45 buses, 2000-2006 XL2-45 buses and 2007-2014 X3-45 buses. The draglink tube turnbuckle may fracture causing a loss of steering.

   Remedy: Prevost has notified owners, and dealers will replace the draglink, free of charge. Prevost issued an interim notification to owners on February 13, 2019. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Prevost…

3. Tank assembly (fuel system)

   NHTSA 17V618000 Reported October 4, 2017 3,163 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

   Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2008-2018 H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 VIP, X3-45 VIP Entertainer, and XL2 motor coaches. The fuel tank cradle supports may have gaps at the points where the cradle connects to the coach frame, which can allow the attachment bolts to loosen and fail causing the fuel tank to fall…

   Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will correct the fuel tank cradle mounting, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number…

4. Cables (electrical system)

   NHTSA 15V349000 Reported June 5, 2015 314 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

   Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 X3-45 coaches manufactured January 11, 2006, to April 12, 2010. The affected vehicles have booster stud connections that may rust. As they rust, the stud may weaken and break, allowing the power cable to ground against the vehicle frame.

   Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective box over the connection to prevent the power cable from contacting the frame if it comes loose. Any cable that is corroded will be replaced, free of…

5. Fuel system, diesel

   NHTSA 15V122000 Reported March 2, 2015 455 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

   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.

   Remedy: 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.…

6. Electrical system

   NHTSA 14V073000 Reported February 24, 2014 190 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

   Prevost Cars Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 X3-45 Coaches equipped with Sure Power-brand DC to DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being…

   Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's number for this recall is SR14-12.

7. Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)

   NHTSA 13V532000 Reported October 29, 2013 81 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

   Prevost is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 H3-45 and model year 2009 H3-41, X3-45, XLII Converted Coach Shells and XLII-45 Entertainer Converted coach and model year 2008 H3-VIP coach shells. The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.

   Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accelerator pedals, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's recall number is…

8. Cables (electrical system)

   NHTSA 13V534000 Reported October 29, 2013 142 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

   Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 X3-45 and X3-45 Entertainer coach buses manufactured November 2, 2006, through November 27, 2008. In the affected buses there are two battery cables. One of cables may have been inadvertently installed in a p-clamp. As a result, the cable that is not run through the p-clamp may rub…

   Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will remove the p-clamp, inspect, and replace the affected battery cable as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at…

9. Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)

   NHTSA 13V039000 Reported February 7, 2013 1,033 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

   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…

   Remedy: 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.

10. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 12V315000 Reported July 6, 2012 428 vehicles potentially affected PREVOST CARS, INC.

    Prevost is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 x3-45 coaches equipped with volvo d13 engines. The jump-start positive terminal block cable may be missing a protective sleeve, which may allow a short-circuit if it contacts other vehicle structures.

    Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cable and, as necessary, add protective tubing free of charge. The recall began on july 17, 2012. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888.

11. Equipment

    NHTSA 12V309000 Reported July 2, 2012 98 vehicles potentially affected PREVOST CARS, INC.

    Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 h3-45, model year 2009-2010 x3-45, and model year 2009 mth xlii-45e vehicles, all equipped with volvo d13 engines and an automatic fire detection and suppression system (afss) . The afss linear thermal detector may come in contact or rub against brackets or clamps.

    Remedy: Prevost will notify owners and dealers will inspect and secure the linear thermal detector, free of charge. The safety recall began in july 2012. Owners may contact prevost car inc., service department toll-free at…

12. Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 12V303000 Reported June 26, 2012 400 vehicles potentially affected PREVOST CARS, INC.

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

13. Equipment adaptive/mobility

    NHTSA 10V117000 Reported March 24, 2010 280 vehicles potentially affected PREVOST CARS, INC.

    Prevost has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2008-2010 motor coaches fitted with ricon public use lifts. The restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the…

    Remedy: Prevost coach is working with ricon and prevost will be handling the remedy for this campaign through safety recall (sr10-19). Prevost will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. The…

14. Tie rod assembly (steering)

    NHTSA 09V190000 Reported June 2, 2009 47 vehicles potentially affected PREVOST CARS, INC.

    Prevost is recalling 47 my 2009 x3-45 and my 2010 h3-41, and h3-45 coaches equipped with dana i-beam axle front suspension. The dimension of the steering drag link tie rod end does not meet the manufacturer's requirements.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the drag link tie rod end and replace the part free of charge. The recall began on june 30, 2009. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888.

15. Hose, piping, and connections (steering)

    NHTSA 08V610000 Reported November 24, 2008 640 vehicles potentially affected PREVOST CARS, INC.

    Prevost is recalling 395 my 2007-2009 mth xl2-45, mth xl2-45e, and x3-45 motor homes and motor coaches. On some vehicles, the power steering hose protective skin has been damaged at assembly, leaving the metal braiding exposed to the environment.

    Remedy: Dealers will repair the power steering hose assembly. The recall is expected to begin during november 2008. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-831-5432.

16. Seats

    NHTSA 08V597000 Reported November 17, 2008 81 vehicles potentially affected PREVOST CARS, INC.

    Prevost is recalling 81 my 2008-2009 x3-45, h3-41, and h3-45 motor coaches. During production the wrong grade 5 bolts were used to install the pedestal of the passenger seat. There is a possibility that the bolts would break at installation or during the normal use of the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the bolts with the correct specified bolts free of charge. The recall began on november 18, 2008. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-831-5432.

17. Structure

    NHTSA 08V448000 Reported September 3, 2008 189 vehicles potentially affected PREVOST CARS, INC.

    Prevost is recalling 189 my 2008-2009 xlii-45, xlii-45e, x3-45 motor homes and h3-41, h3-45, and vip motor coaches. Due to improper installation of the escape hatch retaining bolts, these bolts can break.

    Remedy: Prevost will provide parts and installation instructions to the owners of the affected vehicles. The recall began on october 21, 2008. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-3391.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2009 Prevost X3-45. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

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