NHTSA Recall 12V600000: Suspension: front
Prevost Cars, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 196 vehicles. It affects 2011–2012 Prevost X3-45.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V600000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR13-01 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT |
| Report received | December 26, 2012 |
| Owner notification | January 28, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the rod breaks while the vehicle is in use, stability and vehicle control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V600000
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.