Recall 18V928000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION Defect in 2000-2014 PREVOST X3-45
RECALL This recall affects up to 676 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V928000 |
| Manufacturer | Prevost Cars, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 676 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2000 PREVOST XL-45, 2000 PREVOST XLII-45, 2001 PREVOST XLII-45, 2002 PREVOST XLII-45, 2003 PREVOST XLII-45, 2004 PREVOST XLII-45, 2005 PREVOST XLII-45, 2006 PREVOST XLII-45, 2007 PREVOST X3-45, 2008 PREVOST X3-45, 2009 PREVOST X3-45, 2010 PREVOST X3-45, 2011 PREVOST X3-45, 2012 PREVOST X3-45, 2013 PREVOST X3-45, 2014 PREVOST X3-45
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Defect Description
Prevost Cars, Inc (Prevost) is recalling certain 2000 XL-45 buses, 2000-2006 XL2-45 buses and 2007-2014 X3-45 buses. The draglink tube turnbuckle may fracture causing a loss of steering.
Safety Consequence
A complete loss of steering would increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Prevost has notified owners, and dealers will replace the draglink, free of charge. Prevost issued an interim notification to owners on February 13, 2019. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR19-04.
Related Recalls for PREVOST
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V738000 | 2025 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE | 31 | |
| 25V461000 | 2018 PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 35 | |
| 25V460000 | 2026 PREVOST H3-45 | SEAT BELTS | 264 | |
| 25V243000 | 2025 PREVOST H3-45 | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT | 15 | |
| 25V290000 | 2025 PREVOST X3-45 VIP ENTERTAINER | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 1 | |
| 24V523000 | 2009 PREVOST X3-45 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP | 2,653 | |
| 23V889000 | 2012 PREVOST X3-45 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP | 2,100 | |
| 24V213000 | 2010 PREVOST H3-45 VIP | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER | 37 | |
| 24V179000 | 2024 PREVOST H3-45 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 79 | |
| 24V178000 | 2022 PREVOST H3-45 VIP | STEERING:COLUMN | 23 |