2008 PREVOST X3-45 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2008 PREVOST X3-45 has 0 complaints and 16 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety recalls rather than direct complaints. The recalls cover components such as wheelchair lifts, electrical systems, fuel systems, and steering components.
There are 16 recalls addressing defects in various systems that may pose safety risks or mechanical failures.
Recalls- Adaptive mobility equipment. Recall 10V117000 affects 280 vehicles for defective Ricon public use lifts where the restraint belt latch may not fully engage. The lift could operate unsafely with an occupant. The remedy includes a warning decal and a training DVD. Recall began June 14, 2010.
- Battery cables. Recall 12V315000 involves 428 coaches with jump-start positive terminal cables missing protective sleeves, risking short-circuits and fires. Dealers add protective tubing. The recall started July 17, 2012.
- Battery cable installation. Recall 13V534000 covers 142 coaches with battery cables improperly routed causing rubbing and potential short circuits, which may cause fires. Dealers inspect and replace cables as needed. The recall began December 16, 2013.
- Accelerator pedal software. Recall 13V039000 includes 1033 coaches susceptible to throttle being fixed at 1700 rpm regardless of pedal input. This uncontrolled throttle raises crash risk. Dealers update affected software. The recall started May 2, 2013.
- Battery booster stud connections. Recall 15V349000 affects 314 coaches where rust may weaken studs, leading to short circuits and potential fires. Dealers install protective boxes and replace corroded cables. The recall began July 24, 2015.
- Diesel fuel system. Recall 15V122000 involves 455 coaches missing fuel line locating clips, allowing fuel line abrasion against coolant hoses, increasing fire risk. Dealers inspect, replace, and secure lines. The recall started March 26, 2015.
- Electrical DC to DC converters. Recall 14V073000 covers 190 coaches with epoxy sealing compounds that become conductive after heat exposure, increasing fire risk. Dealers replace affected converters. The recall began April 15, 2014.
- Wheelchair lift platform. Recall 24V523000 affects 2,653 vehicles with lifts having steep bridging devices causing wheelchair instability and injury risk. Prevost replaces the bridging device. Owner letters were mailed April 25, 2025.
- Steering draglink linkages. Recall 18V928000 covers 676 coaches where draglink tube turnbuckles may fracture, causing loss of steering and crash risk. Dealers replace the draglink free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019.
- Fuel tank storage assembly. Recall 17V618000 affects 3,163 coaches with fuel tank cradle supports that can loosen, risking fuel tank detachment and vehicle stall. Dealers correct tank mounting. The recall started December 4, 2017.
Owners facing repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects with these coaches may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney can help clarify those rights and potential remedies.
2008 PREVOST X3-45 Summary
2008
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
10
Total Recalls
9334
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2008 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.
2008 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.
2008 PREVOST X3-45
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.
2008 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.
2008 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.
2008 PREVOST X3-45
190 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Prevost Cars Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 X3-45 Coaches equipped with Sure Power-brand DC to DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Risk: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
2008 PREVOST X3-45
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.
2008 PREVOST X3-45
142 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 X3-45 and X3-45 Entertainer coach buses manufactured November 2, 2006, through November 27, 2008. In the affected buses there are two battery cables. One of cables may have been inadvertently installed in a p-clamp. As a result, the cable that is not run through the p-clamp may rub against the p-clamp causing a short circuit.
Risk: A short may result in a vehicle fire.
2008 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.
2008 PREVOST X3-45
280 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PREVOST HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 MOTOR COACHES FITTED WITH RICON PUBLIC USE LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE TONGUE OF THE BELT IS FULLY ENGAGED AND LATCHED IN THE BUCKLE. RICON HAS DISCOVERED, HOWEVER, THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR TO INSERT THE BELT TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE WITHOUT FULLY ENGAGING THE LATCHING MECHANISM. IN THIS CASE, THE RESTRAINT BELT WOULD APPEAR TO BE LATCHED, AND THE OPERATOR COULD RUN THE LIFT. IF THE RESTRAINT BELT TONGUE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED INTO THE RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE, AND LATCHED, THE LIFT MAY OPERATE WITH AN OCCUPANT ON THE PLATFORM.
Risk: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.
Complaints
No complaints found.