No complaints are listed for the 2016 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.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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9 recalls.
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.
Date: 2023-12-22. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Defect: Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2014 and 2018 H3-41, 2013-2024 H3-45, 2012-2024 X3-45, and 2017-2023 X3-45 Commuter vehicles. The red beacon lighting on the Threshold Warning System (TWS) may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Consequence: Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Prevost will replace the red beacons, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-03.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-04-06. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2010-2023 H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 Com, and X3-45 VIP vehicles. In the event of the alternator front bearing seizing, the alternator belt may continue to operate, causing the bearing to overheat.
Consequence: An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Prevost will replace the alternator belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-02-21. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc is recalling certain 2015-2018 X3-45 VIP, X3-45 VIP Entertainer, X3-45 Passenger, H3-45 VIP, and H3-45 passenger coaches and motorhomes equipped with specific fire suppression systems. The actuator of the fire extinguisher system may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent.
Consequence: If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Remedy: Prevost Cars will notify owners, and the fire suppression system manufacturer will inspect the systems, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR19-03.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-11-20. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2010-2018 H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 Commuter, X3-45 VIP, and X3-45 VIP Entertainer vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extingu (excerpt)
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2018. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Prevost's number for thi (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
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.
Date: 2017-05-02. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Prevost X3-45 vehicles. The vehicles were manufactured without the front amber reflex reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: The missing reflex reflectors may reduce the side visibility of the vehicle in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing front amber reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2017. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-15.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-05-02. Systems: TRAILER HITCHES.
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2014-2017 H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 VIP, and X3-45 VIP Entertainer motor coaches equipped with 10,000lb-capacity trailer hitch receivers. The trailer hitch mounting fasteners may loosen.
Consequence: If the fasteners loosen, the trailer hitch may deform or detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer hitch mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2017. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-11.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-03-04. Systems: SEATS.
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 X3-45 vehicles manufactured from October 1, 2014, through February 12, 2016, equipped with American Seating sliding passenger seats. The sliding seats on the affected vehicles may experience cracks between the seat frame and the support pedestal.
Consequence: A crack in the seat attachment could compromise the structural integrity of the seat, increasing the risk of passenger injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sliding seats, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-418-883-3391. Prevost's number for this recall is SR16-305.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
123 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 49 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 26 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 25 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 16 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 11 |
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| ENGINE | 9 |
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| STEERING | 8 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 5 |
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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.
10231095
Date: 2023-01-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
ELECTRIC FAN DRIVE COOLING SYSTEM CONVERSION WITH BOSCH ALTERNATOR. REVISION: E Note added regarding power cable connection
10231097
Date: 2023-01-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
ELECTRIC FAN DRIVE COOLING SYSTEM CONVERSION WITH DELCO REMY ALTERNATOR. REVISION: E Note added regarding power cable connection
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.