2011 PREVOST X3-45 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 PREVOST X3-45 has 0 complaints and 49 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle safety components and system malfunctions, as identified through recalls. These include problems affecting the fuel system, electrical system, suspension, and mobility equipment.
Recalls for the 2011 PREVOST X3-45 cover a wide range of components and safety systems. They involve fuel tank supports, accelerator pedals, fire suppression equipment, suspension parts, electrical wiring, seat belts, wheelchair lifts, and engine components, among others. The recalls address defects that could result in fires, loss of vehicle control, or injury risks. Fixes generally consist of inspections, part replacements, or component relocations provided free of charge by dealers.
- Fuel tank support welds. Recall 11V135000 affects 48 vehicles due to insufficient welding on fuel tank supports that could contact the ground, risking undercarriage fire. Dealers will add redesigned support brackets.
- Accelerator throttle sensor failure. Recall 12V303000 affects 400 vehicles where a throttle position sensor may fail causing the vehicle to stop responding to acceleration, increasing crash risk. Sensor replacements will be performed.
- Fire suppression system tank placement. Recall 12V564000 covers 87 vehicles with automatic fire suppression system tanks placed in high heat engine compartments, risking unintended discharge or failure. The extinguisher storage tanks will be relocated.
- Front suspension radius rod defect. Recall 12V600000 involves 196 vehicles with potentially faulty left side radius rod supports that could break, causing loss of control. Inspections and replacements are included.
- Electrical power cable abrasion. Recall 12V337000 affects 293 vehicles where power cables may rub against sharp edges, causing shorts or fires. Dealers will inspect and repair cables as needed.
- Uncontrollable throttle software issue. Recall 13V039000 impacts 1,033 vehicles due to software conditions causing a fixed throttle at 1700 rpm regardless of pedal input, raising crash risk. Software remedies are provided.
- Fuel line abrasion risk. Recall 15V122000 applies to 455 vehicles with missing fuel line clips allowing fuel lines to rub against coolant hoses, risking leaks and fires. Fuel lines will be inspected and secured or replaced.
- Seat belt damage risk. Recall 14V206000 includes 80 vehicles with seat bases that may rub against seat belts causing damage, which could fail during crashes. Damaged belts will be replaced and attachment points modified.
- Automatic fire suppression wiring damage. Recall 15V348000 impacts 452 vehicles where fire suppression system thermal detector wiring could be damaged by engine heat, risking unintended shutdowns. Wiring will be relocated.
- Wheelchair lift instability. Recall 24V523000 covers 2,653 vehicles with wheelchair lift platform bridging devices potentially too steep, causing instability and injury risk. The bridging devices will be replaced.
- Alternator belt and bearing overheating. Recall 22V221000 affects 6,342 vehicles where seized alternator bearings may cause belts to overheat, increasing fire risk. Alternator belts will be replaced.
- Draglink tube fracture. Recall 18V928000 involves 676 vehicles with draglink turnbuckles that may fracture, resulting in steering loss. Draglinks will be replaced.
- Fire extinguisher malfunction. Recall 17V737000 covers 2,306 vehicles with Kidde fire extinguishers that may clog or have nozzles detach, preventing proper function and increasing fire injury risk. Owners will receive replacement extinguishers.
- Fuel tank cradle mounting gaps. Recall 17V618000 affects 3,163 vehicles with gaps allowing fuel tank bolts to loosen and tanks to fall off, risking road hazards and crashes. Mountings will be corrected by dealers.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety-related defects, or unresolved recall issues with the 2011 PREVOST X3-45 may have rights under their state lemon laws. Consulting with an attorney specializing in consumer protection and lemon law cases could help protect these rights.
2011 PREVOST X3-45 Summary
2011
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
14
Total Recalls
18184
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 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.
2011 PREVOST X3-45
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.
2011 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.
2011 PREVOST X3-45
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.
2011 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.
2011 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.
2011 PREVOST X3-45
452 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 X3-45, XLII-45, H3-41, and H3-45 coaches manufactured November 30, 2009, to August 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the wires for the Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) Linear Thermal Detector (LTD) may be damaged by temperatures in the engine compartment.
Risk: The damaged wires may activate the AFSS and shutdown the engine, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
2011 PREVOST X3-45
80 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 X3-45 and 2010-2014 H3-45 coaches manufactured May 1, 2010, through November 7, 2013, and equipped with Amaya Seats with a seat base that can be raised to accommodate wheel chairs. When the seat bases are raised and lowered they may rub against the seat belt and possibly cause damage to the seat belt.
Risk: A damaged seat belt may fail in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
2011 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.
2011 PREVOST X3-45
293 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 X3-45 and XLII Entertainer Bus vehicles, manufactured from November 24, 2010, through July 3, 2012. The power cable may come in contact, or rub against sharp, abrasive edges.
Risk: If this occurs, a short-circuit, or fire may result, increasing the risk of personal injury.
2011 PREVOST X3-45
196 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 X3-45 Prevost coaches manufactured from March 25, 2011, through March 20, 2012. The left side radius rod support for the front I-beam suspension system may have been made from the wrong materials and thus, may suddenly break.
Risk: If the rod breaks while the vehicle is in use, stability and vehicle control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
2011 PREVOST X3-45
87 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 X3-45 coach buses manufactured June 3, 2010, through August 25, 2011 and equipped with an Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System (AFSS). As built, the affected vehicles have the AFSS storage tank in the engine compartment. High temperatures in the engine compartment area may cause the pressure relief valve to release the contents of the AFSS storage tank.
Risk: If the event of a fire, the AFSS may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury to the coach occupants.
2011 PREVOST X3-45
400 vehicles affected
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 H3-45 AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 X3-45 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH VOLVO D13 ENGINES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO A PERMANENT IDLE SIGNAL.
Risk: IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE MAY STOP RESPONDING TO INPUT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND THUS BECOME STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2011 PREVOST X3-45
48 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 H3-45, MODEL YEAR 2011 VIP-45 AND X3-45 MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2010 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2011. THE WELDING ON THE FUEL TANK SUPPORTS IS INSUFFICIENT AND COULD LEADING TO THE METAL SUPPORTS CONTACTING THE GROUND.
Risk: SHOULD THE METAL SUPPORTS CONTACTING THE GROUND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERCARRIAGE FIRE.
Complaints
No complaints found.