NHTSA Recall 12V300000: Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)
PREVOST CARS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 52 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Prevost Vip 45.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V300000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR12-19 |
| Component | STEERING › GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Report received | June 28, 2012 |
| Owner notification | August 3, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Prevost 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.
Safety risk
Over time, the steering gearbox bolts may start to loosen, leading to reduced steering function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Prevost 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.
Notes
The 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V300000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.