The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V928000·Announced 2018-12-21

Prevost Recalls Buses Due to Draglink Fracture Risk

Prevost is recalling 676 buses because a steering component may fracture, causing a loss of steering and 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 (steering linkage) that could result in a complete loss of steering, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Prevost Cars, Inc. is recalling certain 2000 XL-45, 2000-2006 XLII-45, and 2007-2014 X3-45 buses. The recall involves 676 vehicles in total.

The draglink tube turnbuckle may fracture, which could cause a complete loss of steering. A complete loss of steering would increase the risk of a crash.

Prevost has notified owners, and dealers will replace the draglink free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2019, following an interim notification issued on February 13, 2019. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PREVOST XLII-45, XL-45, X3-45
Brand
PREVOST
Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
676

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 (3)

  • XLII-45
  • XL-45
  • X3-45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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