2007–2014 Prevost X3-45 & 2000–2006 Prevost XLII-45 + 1 more recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
A complete loss of steering would increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Prevost has notified owners, and dealers will replace the draglink, free of charge. Prevost issued an interim notification to owners on February 13, 2019. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR19-04.
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
- 18V928000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SR19-04
- Manufacturer
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 676
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
- Owner phone
- 1-866-870-2046
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 3, 2019
- Built
- Jan 8, 2000 – Aug 21, 2006
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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.