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NHTSA Recall 12V511000: Electrical system

PREVOST CARS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 91 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Prevost X3-45.

91
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2012
owners notified (November 14)
NHTSA campaign12V511000
Manufacturer campaignSR12-39
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report receivedOctober 18, 2012
Owner notificationNovember 14, 2012
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 12V511000

Make and modelModel years
Prevost X3-452012, 2013
Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer2012, 2013

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.