2013 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical system defects, equipment malfunctions, and emergency labeling discrepancies in recall notices.
The vehicle has 7 recalls affecting multiple systems including electrical wiring, fire detection equipment, windshield wiper motors, exterior lighting, throttle control software, and emergency window labels. These recalls involve risks such as potential fire, unplanned vehicle stops, reduced visibility, and safety label inaccuracies. Repairs are offered free of charge by the manufacturer.
Recalls- Electrical system wiring. (Recall 12V337000) Power cables may rub against sharp edges risking short-circuit or fire in 293 vehicles manufactured 2011-2013. Dealers inspect and repair affected cables free of charge.
- Fire suppression system. (Recall 12V435000) On 15 vehicles with Volvo D13 engines, detector wire chafing may cause false AFSS activation, leading to unplanned engine stops and crash risk. Dealers add protective cloth to the wire at no cost.
- Power cable routing. (Recall 12V511000) In 91 buses manufactured 2012-2013, power cables may short circuit due to contact with sharp edges in junction box and condenser compartment, increasing fire risk. Cables are rerouted and repaired free of charge.
- Windshield wiper motor. (Recall 13V650000) Wiper motor housings may crack on 682 affected motorhomes and coaches built 2012-2014, resulting in loss of wiper function and reduced visibility. Dealers replace defective motors at no cost.
- Missing side reflectors. (Recall 13V021000) Forty-five 2013 buses may be missing side reflectors, reducing visibility and increasing collision risk. Dealers add reflectors free of charge.
- Throttle control software. (Recall 13V039000) On 1,033 coaches built 2008-2013, software errors can fix throttle at 1700 rpm regardless of pedal input, risking loss of vehicle control. Software updates are provided free.
- Emergency window labels. (Recall 13V150000) Incorrect emergency window decals on 655 coaches manufactured 2003-2013 omit a critical step needed to open the window in emergencies. Dealers replace decals free of charge.
Owners who face repeated repairs or unresolved safety defects, including ongoing recall concerns, may want to explore their rights under state lemon law provisions.
2013 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
2814
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER
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.
2013 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER
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.
2013 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER
45 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2013 X3-45, H3-45, and XLII-45 Entertainer coach buses and coach bus shells manufactured September 25, 2012, through January 9, 2013, for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The buses may have missing side reflectors.
Risk: The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the bus, increasing the risk that another vehicle may crash into the bus.
2013 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER
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.
2013 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER
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.
2013 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER
15 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2013 X3-45 and MTH XLII-45E vehicles, all equipped with Volvo D13 engines and an automatic fire detection and suppression system (AFSS). The AFSS linear thermal detector wire may come in contact with or chafe against its supporting tie cables.
Risk: If the detector wire chafes it may cause the AFSS to activate with no fire present and, as a result, the stop engine feature will be activated, bringing the vehicle to an unplanned stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.