2008 Prevost Vip-45 MTH, 2008 Prevost X3-45, 2008 Prevost Xlii-45 MTH and 1 other model Recall: Suspension
NHTSA campaign 09V061000 · Suspension · filed Feb 20, 2009 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE POTENTIAL LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOLTS WITH CERTIFIED ONES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 418-831-5432.
PREVOST RECALL NO. SR09-04.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 09V061000 (manufacturer number SR09-04). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.