Prevost X3-45
This model has recorded recalls in US but none on file for CA, AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.
United States
- Prevost X3-45date unknownEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMPUS
An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESUS
If the power cable electrically shorts against the frame, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESUS
IF A SHORT-CIRCUIT OCCURS, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF FIRE.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownFUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS
The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownSTEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTIONUS
A complete loss of steering would increase the risk of a crash.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS
Missing instructions may prevent or delay passengers from evacuating the bus during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESUS
A short may result in a vehicle fire.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALUS
Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYUS
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, it could be a road hazard and the vehicle would stall. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALUS
If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownEQUIPMENTUS
IF THIS OCCURS, THE AFSS MAY ACTIVATE WITH NO FIRE PRESENT AND THE STOP ENGINE FEATURE WILL BE ACTIVATED, BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO AN UNPLANNED STOP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALUS
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE MAY STOP RESPONDING TO INPUT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND THUS BECOME STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownWHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSUS
IF THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, A WAYWARD WHEEL REPRESENTS A ROAD HAZARD TO OTHER ROAD USERS.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownSEAT BELTSUS
A damaged seat belt may fail in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS
The damaged wires may activate the AFSS and shutdown the engine, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownEQUIPMENTUS
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYSUS
An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYUS
SHOULD THE METAL SUPPORTS CONTACTING THE GROUND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERCARRIAGE FIRE.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownSUSPENSION:FRONTUS
If the rod breaks while the vehicle is in use, stability and vehicle control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownEQUIPMENTUS
If the event of a fire, the AFSS may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury to the coach occupants.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS
If this occurs, a short-circuit, or fire may result, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownSTEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)US
OVER TIME, THE STEERING GEARBOX BOLTS MAY START TO LOOSEN, LEADING TO REDUCED STEERING FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS
If the power cables short-circuit, a vehicle fire may result.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownVISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTORUS
Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMPUS
Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownEQUIPMENTUS
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.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownEXTERIOR LIGHTINGUS
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.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownSUSPENSION:FRONTUS
IF THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY SUDDENLY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS
Tire overinflation may reduce traction, braking ability and handling, increasing the the risk of a crash.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownSEAT BELTSUS
If the seat belt retractor does not lock, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained during a vehicle crash, increasing their risk of personal injury.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTSUS
Drivers may mistake exceedingly bright tail lamps to be brake lamps confusing following drivers about the intention to brake, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownEQUIPMENTUS
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the bus occupants.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownTRAILER HITCHESUS
If the fasteners loosen, the trailer hitch may deform or detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownSUSPENSION:FRONTUS
Suspension bolt failure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownSUSPENSION:FRONT:HUBUS
Cracks in the hub may result in hub failure, which could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownSEATSUS
A crack in the seat attachment could compromise the structural integrity of the seat, increasing the risk of passenger injury in the event of a crash.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownEQUIPMENTUS
If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownEQUIPMENTUS
The missing reflex reflectors may reduce the side visibility of the vehicle in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownSTEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENTUS
If the steering arm lever fails, causing a loss of steering, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownENGINEUS
An inoperative engine stop button can increase the risk of injury to a service technician.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownENGINEUS
If the engine unexpectedly shuts down, passengers may have to be transferred to another vehicle on the side of the road, increasing the risk of an injury. If the engine unexpectedly shuts down while the vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of crash.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownSEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYUS
A damaged seat belt assembly may not buckle properly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS
During night time vehicle operation, highest level of dash brightness may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownPOWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTUS
The driveshaft connection may separate resulting in a loss of drive. Additionally, a section of the driveshaft may detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a vehicle fire may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATERUS
Excessive exhaust gas may increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, and an overheating heater increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a vehicle fire may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownSEAT BELTSUS
An unsecured seat back or seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Prevost X3-45date unknownSTRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXITUS
Emergency exits that are difficult to open can prevent or delay passengers from exiting during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
Canada
No recorded recalls for this model in Canada.
Australia
No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.