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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A complete loss of steering would increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION, TWO SPINDLE SHAFTS WERE IMPROPERLY PROCESSED DURING MANUFACTURING WHICH WEAKENED THE SHAFTS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SHAFTS CAN BREAK CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO SPINDLE SHAFTS AND SURROUNDING PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 12, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 418-831-5432.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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PE05012 · Power Steering Hose Leakage
Opened Feb 28, 2005 · Closed Apr 14, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AS THE RESULT OF ODI'SREVIEW OF PREVOST SERVICE BULLETIN, WB04-10,ISSUED IN DECEMBER 2004 AND TITLED INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE.THE BULLETIN ADDRESSED THE POSSIBILITY THAT POWER STEERING ASSIST COULD BE LOST DUE TO A POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE FAILURE.THE BULLETIN INSTRUCTED THE DEALER TO INSPECT, REPLACE, AND REPOSITIONED THE HOSES THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE.AS A RESULT OF ODI'S INVESTIGATION, PREVOST HAS AGREED TO CONDUCTA SAFETY RECALL TO INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSES FOR SIGNS OF ABRADING AND TO REPLACE CERTAIN POWER STEERING HOSES ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.A COPY OF THE SAFETY RECALL IS ATTACHED.THIS ACTION RESOLVES THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
PE05013 · Unsecured Radius Rod Locking Plates
Opened Feb 28, 2005 · Closed Mar 17, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AFTER REVIEWING SERVICE BULLETIN WB04-18, ISSUED BY PREVOST IN DECEMBER 2004 ENTITLED, INSPECTION OF RADIUS ROD LOCKING TAB PLATES.THE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS DEALERS TO INSPECT THE SUSPENSION OF THE SUBJECT COACHES TO ENSURE THAT ALL THE LOCKING TABS WERE FOLDED (LOCKED) ON FRONT AND REAR RADIUS RODS. RADIUS ROD FASTENER ( LARGE BOLTS) FAILURES COULD LEAD TO UNEXPECTED/ UNCONTROLLABLESUSPENSION AND BODY MOVEMENT AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.PREVOST REPORTED 13 VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS ISSUE.THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY A CHANGE IN PERSONNEL ON THE ASSEMBLY LINE AND WAS DISCOVERED DURING A QUALITY CONTROL CHECK.ALL OF THE VEHICLES WERE STILL IN DIRECT CONTROL OF THE FINAL STAGE MANUFACTURER AND PREVOST STATES NONE WERE SOLD OR INTRODUCED IN COMMERCE AND ALL WOULD BE CORRECTED PRIOR TO DOING SO.A SAFETY DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES ARE UNWARRANTED.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTHER ACTION ON THE VEHICLES IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED
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