2007–2009 Prevost X3-45 Recall: Electrical System
NHTSA campaign 12V315000 · Electrical System · filed Jul 6, 2012 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
IF A SHORT-CIRCUIT OCCURS, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF FIRE.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
PREVOST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE AND, AS NECESSARY, ADD PROTECTIVE TUBING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 17, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-883-2888.
THE PREVOST RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SR12-24.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-423 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 12V315000 (manufacturer number SR12-24). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.