2007 PREVOST X3-45 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2007 PREVOST X3-45 has 0 complaints and 11 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to the electrical system, fuel lines, steering components, and wheelchair lift equipment as indicated by recall actions.
The 11 recalls address defects affecting various systems including electrical wiring, fuel system components, steering linkages, and wheelchair lift safety features.
Recalls- Battery cable protection. Recall 12V315000 involved 428 vehicles where the jump-start positive terminal block cable may lack a protective sleeve, risking a short-circuit and potential fire. Dealers inspect and add protective tubing free of charge.
- Booster stud rust. Recall 15V349000 covers 314 vehicles with booster stud connections that may rust and break, allowing power cable grounding which increases fire risk. Dealers install a protective box and replace corroded cables at no cost.
- Fuel line abrasion. Recall 15V122000 affects 455 vehicles missing a fuel line locating clip, causing fuel line rubbing against coolant hoses and potential leaks that elevate fire hazards. Dealers inspect, replace as needed, and secure lines properly for free.
- Wheelchair lift platform. Recall 24V523000 involves 2,653 vehicles where the wheelchair lift bridging device may be excessively steep, causing instability and increasing injury risk. The device will be replaced at no charge.
- Steering draglink fracture. Recall 18V928000 includes 676 vehicles at risk for draglink tube turnbuckle fractures leading to loss of steering and elevated crash risk. Dealers will replace the draglink free of charge.
Owners facing repeated repairs or safety-related defects with these coaches should review their state’s lemon law protections. Those with unresolved recall issues may have legal rights to consider.
2007 PREVOST X3-45 Summary
2007
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
4526
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2007 PREVOST X3-45
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.
2007 PREVOST X3-45
676 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Prevost Cars, Inc (Prevost) is recalling certain 2000 XL-45 buses, 2000-2006 XL2-45 buses and 2007-2014 X3-45 buses. The draglink tube turnbuckle may fracture causing a loss of steering.
Risk: A complete loss of steering would increase the risk of a crash.
2007 PREVOST X3-45
455 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 XLII, X3-45, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP vehicles manufactured July 5, 2007, to May 11, 2012. The affected vehicles may be missing a fuel line locating clip, allowing the fuel line to rub against the braided coolant hose.
Risk: The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
2007 PREVOST X3-45
314 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 X3-45 coaches manufactured January 11, 2006, to April 12, 2010. The affected vehicles have booster stud connections that may rust. As they rust, the stud may weaken and break, allowing the power cable to ground against the vehicle frame.
Risk: If the power cable electrically shorts against the frame, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
2007 PREVOST X3-45
428 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 X3-45 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH VOLVO D13 ENGINES. THE JUMP-START POSITIVE TERMINAL BLOCK CABLE MAY BE MISSING A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE, WHICH MAY ALLOW A SHORT-CIRCUIT IF IT CONTACTS OTHER VEHICLE STRUCTURES.
Risk: IF A SHORT-CIRCUIT OCCURS, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF FIRE.
Complaints
No complaints found.