2008–2009 Prevost X3-45, 2008–2009 Prevost Xlii-45 Entertainer Recall: In the affected buses there are two battery cables

NHTSA campaign 13V534000 · Electrical System · filed Oct 29, 2013 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported

142

Manufacturer

Prevost Cars, Inc.

Risk

Fire

Owner letters

Mailing began Dec 16, 2013

The defect

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.

The risk

A short may result in a vehicle fire.

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The fix — what to do

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will remove the p-clamp, inspect, and replace the affected battery cable as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's recall number is SR13-73.

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.

Affected vehicles

Make	Model	Model years
Prevost	X3-45	2008, 2009
Prevost	Xlii-45 Entertainer	2008, 2009

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 13V534000 (manufacturer number SR13-73). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.