2008 Prevost X3-45 recalls
15 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2008 Prevost X3-45. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jul 9, 2024Crash risk2006–2018 Prevost H3-41, 2005–2024 Prevost H3-45, 2019 Prevost H3-45 Vip and 2 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
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."
24V523000 · 3K units · Prevost Car (US) Inc.
- Dec 21, 2018Crash risk2007–2014 Prevost X3-45, 2000 Prevost XL-45, 2000–2006 Prevost Xlii-45 — Steering
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.
18V928000 · 676 units · Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Oct 4, 2017Crash risk2009–2018 Prevost H3-41, 2009–2018 Prevost H3-45, 2008–2018 Prevost H3-45 Vip and 4 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
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.
17V618000 · 3K units · Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Jun 5, 2015Fire risk2006–2010 Prevost X3-45 — Electrical System
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 X3-45 coaches manufactured January 11, 2006, to April 12, 2010. The affected vehicles have booster stud connections that may rust. As they rust, the stud may weaken and break, allowing the power cable to ground against the vehicle frame.
15V349000 · 314 units · Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Mar 2, 2015Fire risk2007–2012 Prevost H3-41, 2007–2012 Prevost H3-45, 2007–2012 Prevost H3-45 Vip and 2 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
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.
15V122000 · 455 units · Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Feb 24, 2014Fire risk2008–2010 Prevost X3-45 — Electrical System
Prevost Cars Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 X3-45 Coaches equipped with Sure Power-brand DC to DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
14V073000 · 190 units · Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Oct 29, 2013Fire risk2008–2009 Prevost X3-45, 2008–2009 Prevost Xlii-45 Entertainer — Electrical System
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 X3-45 and X3-45 Entertainer coach buses manufactured November 2, 2006, through November 27, 2008. In the affected buses there are two battery cables. One of cables may have been inadvertently installed in a p-clamp. As a result, the cable that is not run through the p-clamp may rub against the p-clamp causing a short circuit.
13V534000 · 142 units · Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Feb 7, 2013Crash risk2008–2013 Prevost H3-41, 2008–2013 Prevost H3-45, 2011–2013 Prevost H3-45 Vip and 3 other models — Vehicle Speed Control
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.
13V039000 · 1K units · Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Jul 6, 2012Fire risk2007–2009 Prevost X3-45 — Electrical System
PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 X3-45 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH VOLVO D13 ENGINES. THE JUMP-START POSITIVE TERMINAL BLOCK CABLE MAY BE MISSING A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE, WHICH MAY ALLOW A SHORT-CIRCUIT IF IT CONTACTS OTHER VEHICLE STRUCTURES.
12V315000 · 428 units · PREVOST CARS, INC.
- Mar 24, 2010Crash risk2008–2010 Prevost H3-41, 2008–2010 Prevost H3-45, 2008–2010 Prevost X3-45 — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
PREVOST HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 MOTOR COACHES FITTED WITH RICON PUBLIC USE LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE TONGUE OF THE BELT IS FULLY ENGAGED AND LATCHED IN THE BUCKLE. RICON HAS DISCOVERED, HOWEVER, THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR TO INSERT THE BELT TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE WITHOUT FULLY ENGAGING THE LATCHING MECHANISM. IN THIS CASE, THE RESTRAINT BELT WOULD APPEAR TO BE LATCHED, AND THE OPERATOR COULD RUN THE LIFT. IF THE RESTRAINT BELT TONGUE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED INTO THE RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE, AND LATCHED, THE LIFT MAY OPERATE WITH AN OCCUPANT ON THE PLATFORM.
10V117000 · 280 units · PREVOST CARS, INC.
- Feb 20, 2009Crash risk2008 Prevost Vip-45 MTH, 2008 Prevost X3-45, 2008 Prevost Xlii-45 MTH and 1 other model — Suspension
PREVOST IS RECALLING 23 MY 2008 VIP-45 MTH, XLII-45 MTH, XLII-45E MTH AND X3-45 COACHES AND SHELLS. THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER A-ARM MIGHT BE DEFECTIVE. THE DEFECT HAS BEEN CAUSED BY MATERIAL NOT UP-TO-THE SPECIFICATIONS.
09V061000 · 23 units · PREVOST CARS, INC.
- Nov 24, 2008Crash risk2007–2009 Prevost X3-45, 2007–2009 Prevost Xlii-45, 2007–2009 Prevost Xlii-45E — Steering
PREVOST IS RECALLING 395 MY 2007-2009 MTH XL2-45, MTH XL2-45E, AND X3-45 MOTOR HOMES AND MOTOR COACHES. ON SOME VEHICLES, THE POWER STEERING HOSE PROTECTIVE SKIN HAS BEEN DAMAGED AT ASSEMBLY, LEAVING THE METAL BRAIDING EXPOSED TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
08V610000 · 640 units · PREVOST CARS, INC.
- Nov 17, 2008Crash risk2008–2009 Prevost H3-41, 2008–2009 Prevost H3-45, 2008–2009 Prevost X3-45 — Seats
PREVOST IS RECALLING 81 MY 2008-2009 X3-45, H3-41, AND H3-45 MOTOR COACHES. DURING PRODUCTION THE WRONG GRADE 5 BOLTS WERE USED TO INSTALL THE PEDESTAL OF THE PASSENGER SEAT. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE BOLTS WOULD BREAK AT INSTALLATION OR DURING THE NORMAL USE OF THE VEHICLE.
08V597000 · 81 units · PREVOST CARS, INC.
- Sep 3, 2008Crash risk2008–2009 Prevost H3-41, 2008–2009 Prevost H3-45, 2008–2009 Prevost Vip and 2 other models — Structure
PREVOST IS RECALLING 189 MY 2008-2009 XLII-45, XLII-45E, X3-45 MOTOR HOMES AND H3-41, H3-45, AND VIP MOTOR COACHES. DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ESCAPE HATCH RETAINING BOLTS, THESE BOLTS CAN BREAK.
08V448000 · 189 units · PREVOST CARS, INC.
- Jan 9, 2008Crash risk2004–2008 Prevost H3-41, 2004–2008 Prevost H3-45, 2007–2008 Prevost X3-45 and 1 other model — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH ZF/ARENS ASTRONIC SHIFT SELECTORS, A CELL PHONE PLACED IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE SHIFTER TOUCH PAD COULD CAUSE THE DISPLAY TO CHANGE FROM 'R' (REVERSE) TO 'D' (DRIVE) SHOULD THE PHONE RECEIVE A CALL.
08V007000 · 392 units · PREVOST CARS, INC.