2012 PREVOST X3-45 VIP Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 PREVOST X3-45 VIP has 0 complaints and 35 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle systems affected by these recalls, such as electrical components, fuel storage, and safety equipment. No user-generated complaints have been officially recorded.
There are 35 recalls for this model covering various systems including windshield wiper motors, accelerator pedals, emergency window labels, alternator belts, fire extinguishers, and fuel tank assemblies. These recalls address potential safety risks and involve free repairs or part replacements by authorized dealers.
Recalls- Windshield wiper motor. NHTSA recall 13V650000 affects 682 vehicles produced between 2012 and 2013. The motor housing may crack causing loss of wiper function, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk. Prevost replaces affected motors free of charge. No park outside or do not drive advisory.
- Accelerator pedal software. Recall 13V039000 involves 1,033 vehicles from 2008 to 2013. A software fault can fix throttle signal at 1700 rpm regardless of driver input, risking loss of control. Prevost updates software at no cost. No advisories on driving restrictions.
- Emergency window labels. Recall 13V150000 affects 655 vehicles from 2006 to 2013. Decals lack instructions for holding the latch while opening emergency windows, potentially hindering escape during emergencies and causing injury. Labels are replaced free by dealers.
- Alternator belt and bearing. Recall 22V221000 covers 6,342 vehicles from 2010 to 2023. Alternator front bearing may seize while belt continues to operate, causing bearing overheating and fire risk. Prevost replaces alternator belts free of charge. No drive or park restrictions issued.
- Fire extinguishers. Recall 17V737000 affects 2,306 vehicles made from 2010 to 2018, with Kidde extinguishers that may clog, require excessive force to operate, or have nozzles detaching, increasing injury risk. Owners receive replacement extinguishers at no cost. No park outside or do not drive notice.
- Fuel tank cradle mounts. Recall 17V618000 covers 3,163 vehicles from 2008 to 2018. Gaps in fuel tank cradle supports can allow bolts to loosen and fuel tanks to fall, creating a road hazard and stalling risk. Dealers fix mounting points free. No driving restrictions apply.
Owners of 2012 PREVOST X3-45 VIP coaches dealing with repeated repairs related to these safety recalls or unresolved recall issues may have protection under their state’s lemon law. Consulting an attorney specialized in lemon law could help address ongoing vehicle safety defects.
2012 PREVOST X3-45 VIP Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
14181
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 PREVOST X3-45 VIP
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.
2012 PREVOST X3-45 VIP
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.
2012 PREVOST X3-45 VIP
3163 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: 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.
2012 PREVOST X3-45 VIP
655 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP, 2006-2013 H3-45 VIP, and 2006-2011 XLII-45 coach buses equipped with window part numbers: 790612, 790613, and 790614. These vehicles were manufactured between October 31, 2003, through April 10, 2013. On the vehicles involved, the decals explaining how to open the emergency windows does not contain a step required to open the window in case of an emergency. Specifically, the latch must be held down while the window is pushed outward to release the window; this is not stated on the decal.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the incorrect label may result in difficulty opening the emergency windows. This could increase the risk of personal injury.
2012 PREVOST X3-45 VIP
1033 vehicles affected
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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 in the throttle signal being fixed at 1700rpms regardless of throttle pedal input from the driver.
Risk: Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2012 PREVOST X3-45 VIP
682 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP motorhomes, H3 VIP motorhomes and XLII-45 Entertainers and model year 2012-2014 model year X3-45, H3-41, H3-45 coaches manufactured June 6, 2011, through May 17, 2013, equipped with JAKO windshield wiper motors, model SWF403195. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor housing may crack resulting in a loss of windshield wiper function.
Risk: Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.