2012–2013 Prevost X3-45 & 2012–2013 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
If the power cables short-circuit, a vehicle fire may result.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V511000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SR12-39
- Manufacturer
- PREVOST CARS, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 91
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 14, 2012
- Built
- Nov 15, 2011 – Aug 14, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.