2018 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER has 0 complaints and 43 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety components and equipment adaptations. Complaints about defects and malfunctions involving visibility, adaptive equipment, and engine components are reflected in recall actions rather than user reports.
The vehicle has numerous recalls addressing various systems and safety defects. These recalls mainly affect visibility, wheelchair lift mechanisms, engine components, electrical systems, and onboard safety equipment.
Recalls- Window glazing defect. Recall 25V461000 affects 35 vehicles with incorrect entrance door window glazing material that fails to meet FMVSS 205. The defect may reduce driver visibility and increase crash risk. Prevost will replace the entrance door windows free of charge.
- Wheelchair lift bridging. Recall 24V523000 involves 2,653 vehicles where the wheelchair lift bridging device may be too steep, causing instability and increasing injury risk. Prevost will replace the bridging device at no cost.
- Threshold Warning System beacon. Recall 23V889000 covers 2,100 vehicles with red beacon lights on the wheelchair lift Threshold Warning System that may not be bright enough, reducing visibility to users and raising injury risk. Prevost will replace the red beacons free of charge.
- Alternator belt and bearing. Recall 22V221000 affects 6,342 vehicles where a seized alternator front bearing could overheat due to a continuing belt operation, increasing fire risk. Prevost will replace the alternator belt at no cost.
- Fire extinguisher defect. Recall 17V737000 concerns 2,306 vehicles equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers that may clog or detach nozzles, risking extinguisher failure and possible injury during use. Prevost will notify owners for free replacement with Kidde.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved issues related to these safety recalls may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney can help clarify options for protection and remedies.
2018 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
13436
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER
35 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3-45 Commuter vehicles not equipped with optional perimeter lighting. The entrance door window glazing material is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Risk: The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER
2653 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 403, "Platform Lift Devices" and 404, "Platform Lift Installations."
Risk: An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.
2018 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER
2100 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
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."
Risk: Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
2018 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER
6342 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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.
Risk: An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
2018 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER
2306 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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 extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Complaints
No complaints found.