2022 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2022 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER has 0 complaints and 58 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners commonly report issues related to various safety components, including seat fasteners, wheelchair lifts, and visibility features. Mechanical and structural defects are also frequently addressed in recall notices.
The 2022 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER has numerous recalls affecting major systems such as wheelchair lift equipment, seating safety, visibility, and engine components. Below is a summary of key recalls and their implications for vehicle safety and compliance.
Recalls- Wheelchair lift instability. Recall 24V523000 affects 2,653 vehicles due to a steep wheelchair platform bridging device that causes instability, increasing injury risk. Prevost will replace the bridging device at no cost.
- Passenger seat cushion detachment. Recall 23V271000 involves 280 buses with loose bolts on foldable seat cushions that may detach, compromising occupant restraint. Adhesive is added to secure bolts free of charge.
- Improperly welded seat frames. Recall 23V272000 covers 280 buses where seat frames may fail to restrain passengers adequately due to poor welding. Prevost inspects and replaces frames as needed.
- Right-side rearview mirror misalignment. Recall 22V347000 affects 189 vehicles with mirrors that obstruct driver view, raising crash risks. Dealers repair or replace mirrors without charge.
- Weak wheelchair lift beacon lighting. Recall 23V889000 impacts 2,100 vehicles with insufficient illumination on the Threshold Warning System beacon, reducing visibility for users. Red beacons are replaced at no cost.
- Incorrect driver seat belt type. Recall 22V698000 involves 255 motorcoaches equipped with Type 1 seat belts instead of Type 2, potentially failing occupant crash protection standards. The seat and seat belt are replaced free.
- Alternator belt overheating risk. Recall 22V221000 applies to 6,342 vehicles where alternator front bearing seizing may overheat the belt, increasing fire risk. Prevost replaces the alternator belt free of charge.
- Loose passenger bench seat bolts. Recall 22V237000 includes 155 buses with potentially loose bolts that could let seats move during a crash. The bolts are inspected and tightened at no cost.
- Loose rear junction box cable. Recall 22V179000 affects 140 buses where an improperly tightened nut may allow cable loosening, leading to overheating and fire risk. Cables are tightened free of charge.
- Passenger seat recline mechanism failure. Recall 22V496000 impacts 206 buses with retention pins that may fail, causing loose backrests that compromise occupant restraint. Pins and c-clips are inspected and replaced if needed.
- Improperly clamped seat belt attachment. Recall 21V485000 involves 65 buses with passenger seats improperly attached to wall rails, failing restraint standards. Prevost provides inspection and clamp replacement instructions free of charge.
Owners of the 2022 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved safety defect recalls may want to review their rights under state lemon laws. Legal consultation can help clarify options when safety issues remain unaddressed.
2022 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER Summary
2022
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
11
Total Recalls
12665
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2022 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.
2022 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER
280 vehicles affected
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Prevost Cars (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter busses. The foldable passenger seat cushion bolts may be loose and could fall out, allowing the seat cushion to detach from the seat frame.
Risk: A detached passenger seat cushion may not adequately restrain the passenger, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2022 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER
280 vehicles affected
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Prevost Cars (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter buses. The foldable passenger seat frames may have been improperly welded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the passenger, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2022 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.
2022 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER
189 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2020-2022 X3-45 Commuter vehicles. The right-side rearview mirror is positioned incorrectly, obstructing the view of the right side of the vehicle and the adjacent lane.
Risk: An incorrectly positioned right-side mirror can reduce the driver's visibility of what is around the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER
140 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2022 X3-45 Com coach buses. A nut located on the rear junction box may have been improperly tightened, causing a cable to loosen.
Risk: A loose junction box cable may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
2022 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER
155 vehicles affected
SEATS
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2022 X3-45 Com buses. The passenger bench seat frame bolts may have been improperly tightened during assembly.
Risk: Loose seat frame bolts may allow the seat to move, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2022 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.
2022 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER
255 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Prevost X3-45 Commuter motorcoaches. The driver's seat is equipped with a Type 1 seat belt instead of the correct Type 2 seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An incorrect seat belt may not adequately protect the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
2022 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER
206 vehicles affected
SEATS
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2023 X3-45 commuter buses. The retention pin securing the passenger seat recline mechanism could fail, causing the mechanism to collapse, and result in a loose backrest. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: During a crash, the loose backrest and the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of an injury.
2022 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER
65 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2022 X3-45 Commuter Coach buses. The passenger seats may have an attachment improperly clamped to the wall rail on the outboard side. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: Unsecured seats may not properly restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Complaints
No complaints found.