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2011 Prevost X3-45

No owner complaints on file. 15 recalls, 25 service bulletins.

0complaints · 0 crashes, 0 fires
15recalls
25manufacturer bulletins
—median mileage at failure

Recalls

26V675000 · Equipment15 Oct 2026 · 7,509 vehicles

Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain Prevost buses. Please see the above list of models. The entrance door is missing the emergency exit operating instruction label. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

24V523000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility9 Jul 2024 · 2,653 vehicles

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 unstable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 403, "Platform Lift Devices" and 404, "Platform Lift Installations."

22V221000 · Engine and engine cooling6 Apr 2022 · 6,342 vehicles

Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2010-2023 H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 Com, and X3-45 VIP vehicles. In the event of the alternator front bearing seizing, the alternator belt may continue to operate, causing the bearing to overheat.

18V928000 · Steering21 Dec 2018 · 676 vehicles

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.

17V737000 · Equipment20 Nov 2017 · 2,306 vehicles

Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2010-2018 H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 Commuter, X3-45 VIP, and X3-45 VIP Entertainer vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

17V618000 · Fuel system, diesel4 Oct 2017 · 3,163 vehicles

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 from the vehicle.

15V348000 · Electrical system5 Jun 2015 · 452 vehicles

Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 X3-45, XLII-45, H3-41, and H3-45 coaches manufactured November 30, 2009, to August 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the wires for the Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) Linear Thermal Detector (LTD) may be damaged by temperatures in the engine compartment.

15V122000 · Fuel system, diesel2 Mar 2015 · 455 vehicles

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.

14V206000 · Seat belts18 Apr 2014 · 80 vehicles

Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 X3-45 and 2010-2014 H3-45 coaches manufactured May 1, 2010, through November 7, 2013, and equipped with Amaya Seats with a seat base that can be raised to accommodate wheel chairs. When the seat bases are raised and lowered they may rub against the seat belt and possibly cause damage to the seat belt.

13V039000 · Vehicle speed control7 Feb 2013 · 1,033 vehicles

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 affected coaches to go into a software mode that would result in the throttle signal being fixed at 1700rpms regardless of throttle pedal input from the driver.

12V600000 · Suspension26 Dec 2012 · 196 vehicles

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.

12V564000 · Equipment6 Dec 2012 · 87 vehicles

Prevost 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.

12V337000 · Electrical system18 Jul 2012 · 293 vehicles

Prevost 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.

12V303000 · Vehicle speed control26 Jun 2012 · 400 vehicles

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.

11V135000 · Fuel system, other24 Feb 2011 · 48 vehicles

PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 H3-45, MODEL YEAR 2011 VIP-45 AND X3-45 MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2010 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2011. THE WELDING ON THE FUEL TANK SUPPORTS IS INSUFFICIENT AND COULD LEADING TO THE METAL SUPPORTS CONTACTING THE GROUND.

Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words

Service bulletins

What Prevost told its dealers about the 2011 Prevost X3-45: known faults, fixes and updates.

BulletinSummary
11003159Sway bar collars improvement. Revision A : Add front sway bar support replacement and change bolts lenght.
10248275SWAY BAR COLLARS IMPROVEMENT
10238418KIT POWER STEERING TANK CONVERTION CUMMINS TO ZF WITH D13 ENGINE
10231098Improved bearings are now available to replace the original bearings used on some Prevost vehicles idler pulleys.
10231097ELECTRIC FAN DRIVE COOLING SYSTEM CONVERSION WITH DELCO REMY ALTERNATOR. REVISION: E Note added regarding power cable connection
10231095ELECTRIC FAN DRIVE COOLING SYSTEM CONVERSION WITH BOSCH ALTERNATOR. REVISION: E Note added regarding power cable connection
10231093STEERING GATEWAY. Revision B - PIN 2 and 10 were inverted on connector A139
10228667Air Tanks Draining Sequence. Revision: B - General Update
10226928Air Tanks Draining Sequence. Revision: A - Erroneous Secondary & Accessory tanks location.
10226927Air Tanks Draining Sequence
10226925Halogen to LED fog light replacement kit. Revision: C - Advanced kits canceled
10222380TAG AXLE HUB FLANGE - ALTERNATE CAP SCREW
10219023STEERING GATEWAY, revision A : Cancel watch dog removal from EFD part of the instruction
10217314STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES : part number updates
10214937X3 SERIES ENVIROCARE - IONS AIR SANITIZER
10214936STEERING GATEWAY Revision A Cancel watch dog removal from EFD part of the instruction
10214935CENTRAL HVAC MERV FILTERS INSTALLATION
10206983BOSCH HD10 ALTERNATOR DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE Revision B To avoid replacement of alternators that are in fact in good working order, perform the steps which follow to help you perform a more precise diagnosis.
10203697Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF ) Contamination In Fuel System, Inspection And Repair From US10 to newer engine generation
10201835RONT & TAG AXLE UNITIZED HUB BEARING END PLAY VERIFICATION AND REPLACEMENT
10201826X3 SERIES ENVIROCARE - IONS AIR SANITIZER
10201824ELECTRIC FAN DRIVE COOLING SYSTEM CONVERSION WITH DELCO REMY ALTERNATOR - X3 SERIES US10 UP TO GHG17 COOLING SYSTEM
10201822ELECTRIC FAN DRIVE COOLING SYSTEM CONVERSION WITH BOSCH ALTERNATOR
10201820EBERSPACHER PREHEATER INSTALLATION In replacement of Spheros & Valeo preheaters
10201006Sound Selector replacement, VSS04 to VSS05; When replacing a vehicle sound selector model VSS04 with a new sound selector model VSS05, an interface harness is required to connect the vehicle harness to the new sound selector model and a new VSS05 compatible radio unit must also be installed. This procedure describes the steps required to perform this update.

NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)

NHTSA investigations

PE21011 · Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulatoropened 13 May 2021 · closed 3 Oct 2022

Alternator Front Bearing Failure

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation