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2008 Prevost X3-45 problems

No complaints are listed for the 2008 Prevost X3-45. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as PREVOST X3-45.

At a glance

Complaints
0
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
15
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
3,163
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
64

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.

Recalls

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15 recalls. Showing the latest 10 of 15.

24V523000

Date: 2024-07-09. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Defect: 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 requireme (excerpt)

Consequence: An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants. (excerpt)

Remedy: Prevost will replace the wheelchair lift bridging device, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-26. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

18V928000

Date: 2018-12-21. Systems: STEERING.

Defect: 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: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

17V618000

Date: 2017-10-04. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, it could be a road hazard and the vehicle would stall. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will correct the fuel tank cradle mounting, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-28.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

15V349000

Date: 2015-06-05. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: If the power cable electrically shorts against the frame, there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective box over the connection to prevent the power cable from contacting the frame if it comes loose. Any cable that is corroded will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-800-463-7738. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-27.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

15V122000

Date: 2015-03-02. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion, replacing it as necessary, and will properly secure the fuel line and coolant line, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-418-883-3391. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-04.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

14V073000

Date: 2014-02-24. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's number for this recall is SR14-12.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

13V534000

Date: 2013-10-29. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

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.

Consequence: A short may result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

13V039000

Date: 2013-02-07. Systems: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.

Defect: 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 i (excerpt)

Consequence: Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: Prevost will notify owners and dealers will remedy will the affected coaches, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-831-2046. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

12V315000

Date: 2012-07-06. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

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.

Consequence: IF A SHORT-CIRCUIT OCCURS, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF FIRE.

Remedy: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

10V117000

Date: 2010-03-24. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Defect: 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 (excerpt)

Consequence: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED. (excerpt)

Remedy: PREVOST COACH IS WORKING WITH RICON AND PREVOST WILL BE HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN THROUGH SAFETY RECALL (SR10-19). PREVOST WILL PROVIDE CUSTOMERS WITH A WARNING DECAL AND A DVD-BASED TRAINING AID. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS AT 1-418-831-5432 X 235 OR BY EMAIL AT DOMINIQUE.GAGNON@VOLVO.COM. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

64 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING20
EQUIPMENT17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9
STEERING5
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR4
SUSPENSION4
VISIBILITY4
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY3

11029487

Date: 2026-02-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

The gasket thickness was increased from 1.5 mm to 3 mm to prevent interference between the collar ends, which previously made it impossible to reach the specified tightening torque. Increasing the gasket thickness ensures sufficient clearance between the collar ends and thus guarantees optimal tight

11003159

Date: 2024-06-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.

Sway bar collars improvement. Revision A : Add front sway bar support replacement and change bolts lenght.

10248275

Date: 2023-12-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.

SWAY BAR COLLARS IMPROVEMENT

10238418

Date: 2023-06-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.

KIT POWER STEERING TANK CONVERTION CUMMINS TO ZF WITH D13 ENGINE

10231098

Date: 2023-01-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Improved bearings are now available to replace the original bearings used on some Prevost vehicles idler pulleys.

10231093

Date: 2023-01-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

STEERING GATEWAY. Revision B - PIN 2 and 10 were inverted on connector A139

10228667

Date: 2022-12-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.

Air Tanks Draining Sequence. Revision: B - General Update

10226928

Date: 2022-11-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.

Air Tanks Draining Sequence. Revision: A - Erroneous Secondary & Accessory tanks location.

10226927

Date: 2022-11-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.

Air Tanks Draining Sequence

10226925

Date: 2022-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY.

Halogen to LED fog light replacement kit. Revision: C - Advanced kits canceled

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.
  • NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

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X3-450

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