2012 PREVOST X3-45 Safety Overview
The 2012 PREVOST X3-45 has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 16 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair lift/ramp
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
- Steering:linkages:drag:link:connection
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for PREVOST X3-45 owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
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An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.
NHTSA Recall 24V523000: An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 23V889000: Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Recall 22V221000: An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Prevost Cars, Inc (Prevost) is recalling certain 2000 XL-45 buses, 2000-2006 XL2-45 buses and 200...
A complete loss of steering would increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 18V928000: A complete loss of steering would increase the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 17V737000: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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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.
NHTSA Recall 17V618000: If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, it could be a road hazard and... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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The damaged wires may activate the AFSS and shutdown the engine, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
NHTSA Recall 15V348000: The damaged wires may activate the AFSS and shutdown the engine, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Recall 15V122000: The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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A damaged seat belt may fail in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
NHTSA Recall 14V206000: A damaged seat belt may fail in the event of a crash, increasing the risk... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 13V650000: Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 X3-45, H3-41 and H3-45 coaches, model year 2011...
Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 13V039000: Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 X3-45 Prevost coaches manufactured from Mar...
If the rod breaks while the vehicle is in use, stability and vehicle control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 12V600000: If the rod breaks while the vehicle is in use, stability and vehicle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 X3-45 coach buses manufactured June 3, 2010, th...
If the event of a fire, the AFSS may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury to the coach occupants.
NHTSA Recall 12V564000: If the event of a fire, the AFSS may not operate as designed, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 and XLII-45 coach buses, manufactured bet...
If the power cables short-circuit, a vehicle fire may result.
NHTSA Recall 12V511000: If the power cables short-circuit, a vehicle fire may result. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 X3-45 and XLII Entertainer Bus vehicles, manufa...
If this occurs, a short-circuit, or fire may result, increasing the risk of personal injury.
NHTSA Recall 12V337000: If this occurs, a short-circuit, or fire may result, increasing the risk of... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 VIP45, X3-45, AND XLII VEHICLES.
OVER TIME, THE STEERING GEARBOX BOLTS MAY START TO LOOSEN, LEADING TO REDUCED STEERING FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
NHTSA Recall 12V300000: OVER TIME, THE STEERING GEARBOX BOLTS MAY START TO LOOSEN, LEADING TO... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.