The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V304000·Announced 2012-06-26

Prevost Recalls Two 2010 Coaches Due to Wheel Separation Risk

Prevost is recalling two 2010 coaches because loose tag axle hub cap screws may cause wheel separation, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel separation) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Prevost Cars, Inc. is recalling one 2010 MTH XLII-45E coach and one 2010 X3-45 coach. The recall addresses a defect where improper hardware may cause the tag axle hub cap screws to loosen, potentially resulting in wheel separation.

If the wheel separates, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a wayward wheel poses a road hazard to other road users.

Prevost has already replaced the tag axle hub cap screws in the affected vehicles. Therefore, owner notifications will not be mailed. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
PREVOST MTH XLII-45E, X3-45
Brand
PREVOST
Manufacturer
PREVOST CARS, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Coach
Hazard
Affected units
2

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • MTH XLII-45E
  • X3-45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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