2012 PREVOST X3-45 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 PREVOST X3-45 has 0 complaints and 51 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners commonly report issues related to electrical and mechanical system components across various model years of this bus. Problems frequently involve wiring, suspension parts, and equipment malfunction, typically requiring dealer intervention for repairs or parts replacement.
The vehicle has been subject to numerous recalls addressing multiple systems including electrical, suspension, fuel, safety equipment, and adaptive mobility features.
Recalls- Electrical system faults. Recall 12V511000 affects 91 vehicles where power cables may rub against sharp edges causing a short-circuit and potential fire risk. Repairs involve rerouting and fixing cables. Recall began November 14, 2012.
- Front suspension failure. Recall 12V600000 covers 196 vehicles with radius rod supports made from incorrect materials that may break and cause loss of vehicle control. Dealers inspect and replace affected parts; recall started January 28, 2013.
- AFSS storage tank placement. Recall 12V564000 involves 87 vehicles where the fire suppression system tank is placed in the engine compartment, possibly releasing contents due to high temperatures, risking occupant injury. Dealers relocate the tank; recall began December 19, 2012.
- Steering gearbox bolts. Recall 12V300000 covers 52 vehicles with bolts that may loosen over time, reducing steering function and increasing crash risk. Dealers replace bolts free of charge; recall began August 2012.
- Power cable abrasion. Recall 12V337000 affects 293 vehicles where power cables may contact sharp edges, risking shorts or fire. Inspections and repairs performed by dealers; recall started August 2012.
- Windshield wiper motor. Recall 13V650000 includes 682 vehicles with motors prone to cracking, causing wiper failure and reduced driver visibility. Inspection and replacement are free; recall began February 26, 2014.
- Uncontrollable throttle. Recall 13V039000 affects 1,033 vehicles where software faults fix throttle at 1700 rpm regardless of input, risking loss of control. Dealers remedy software issues; recall began May 2, 2013.
- Fuel line abrasion. Recall 15V122000 covers 455 vehicles missing fuel line clips causing rubbing and potential leaks, increasing fire risk. Dealers inspect, replace, and secure lines; recall began March 26, 2015.
- Seat belt damage. Recall 14V206000 includes 80 vehicles with seat bases that may damage belts, risking failure in a crash. Dealers inspect and replace belts plus modify attachments; recall began June 16, 2014.
- AFSS wiring damage. Recall 15V348000 affects 452 vehicles where wires may be damaged by heat causing unintended engine shutdown and crash risk. Dealers relocate wiring; recall began July 17, 2015.
- Wheelchair lift issues. Recall 24V523000 involves 2,653 vehicles with bridging devices too steep, risking wheelchair instability and occupant injury. The bridging device is replaced; owner notification began April 25, 2025.
- Threshold Warning System beacon. Recall 23V889000 covers 2,100 vehicles where red beacon lighting may be insufficiently bright, reducing warning visibility and increasing injury risk. Red beacons are replaced; owner letters mailed September 16, 2024.
- Alternator belt and bearing overheating. Recalls 22V221000 affect 6,342 vehicles where alternator bearing seizure may overheat belts, increasing fire risk. Dealers replace belts free of charge; letters sent September 30, 2022.
- Steering draglink fracture. Recall 18V928000 covers 676 vehicles with a potential fracture leading to loss of steering and crash risk. Draglink replaced free of charge; recall began June 3, 2019.
- Fire extinguisher malfunction. Recall 17V737000 affects 2,306 vehicles with Kidde extinguishers that may clog, require excessive force, or detach causing injury and inoperability. Owners instructed to contact manufacturer for replacements; recall notification sent July 11, 2018.
- Fuel tank cradle failure. Recall 17V618000 impacts 3,163 vehicles with cradle mounting gaps allowing bolts to loosen and fuel tank to fall off, risking stalling and crash. Dealers repair cradle mounting; recall started December 4, 2017.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recalls affecting safety or vehicle operation may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with a consumer protection attorney may provide guidance based on the nature and frequency of defects or recall compliance.
2012 PREVOST X3-45 Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
16
Total Recalls
20661
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 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.
2012 PREVOST X3-45
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.
2012 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.
2012 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.
2012 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.
2012 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.
2012 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.
2012 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.
2012 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.
2012 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.
2012 PREVOST X3-45
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.
2012 PREVOST X3-45
91 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 and XLII-45 coach buses, manufactured between November 15, 2011, and August 14, 2012. The power cables may rub against sharp edges in both the rear junction box and the condenser compartment, resulting in a short-circuit.
Risk: If the power cables short-circuit, a vehicle fire may result.
2012 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.
2012 PREVOST X3-45
52 vehicles affected
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 VIP45, X3-45, AND XLII VEHICLES. THE STEERING GEARBOX BOLTS MAY BE TOO LONG TO HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED.
Risk: OVER TIME, THE STEERING GEARBOX BOLTS MAY START TO LOOSEN, LEADING TO REDUCED STEERING FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2012 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.
2012 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.