The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V315000·Announced 2012-07-06

Prevost Recalls 2007-2009 X3-45 Coaches Due to Fire Risk

Prevost is recalling 428 model year 2007-2009 X3-45 coaches because a missing protective sleeve on a battery cable could cause a short-circuit and fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical cable) that poses a significant risk of fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Prevost Cars, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 X3-45 coaches equipped with Volvo D13 engines. The recall covers 428 vehicles. The defect involves the jump-start positive terminal block cable, which may be missing a protective sleeve. If this cable contacts other vehicle structures, it may allow a short-circuit to occur.

If a short-circuit occurs, there is an increased risk of fire. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cable and, as necessary, add protective tubing free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2012. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-423.

The recalled product

Product
PREVOST X3-45
Brand
PREVOST
Manufacturer
PREVOST CARS, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Bus
Hazard
Affected units
428

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 (1)

  • X3-45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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