The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V511000·Announced 2012-10-18

Prevost Recalls 2012-2013 Coach Buses Due to Fire Risk

Prevost is recalling 2012-2013 X3-45 and XLII-45 buses because power cables may rub against sharp edges, causing a short-circuit and potential vehicle 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 source text explicitly states that a short-circuit may result in a vehicle fire. Per the rubric, significant injury/property-damage reports or structural vehicle defects involving fire risk warrant a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Prevost Cars, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 and XLII-45 coach buses. These vehicles were manufactured between November 15, 2011, and August 14, 2012. The recall involves 91 affected vehicles.

The defect involves power cables that may rub against sharp edges in both the rear junction box and the condenser compartment. This friction can result in a short-circuit, which may lead to a vehicle fire.

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will re-route and repair the affected power cables free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER, X3-45
Brand
PREVOST
Manufacturer
PREVOST CARS, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Coach Bus
Hazard
Affected units
91

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)

  • XLII-45 ENTERTAINER
  • X3-45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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