2009 PREVOST X3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 PREVOST X3
The 2009 PREVOST X3 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Prevost Cars, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2009 PREVOST X3
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 PREVOST X3, potentially affecting up to 80 vehicles.
Recall 14V771000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 80 vehicles affected
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc.(Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 XL2, XL2 Shells, X3 Shell Converted Coaches, and X3 motorcoaches manufactured January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2011, and equipped with an automatic fire suppression system (AFSS) pressure tank in the engine compartment. The tank's pressure relief valve may not withstand the temperatures in the engine compartment, resulting in the venting...
Consequence: If the event of a fire, if the pressure tank has previously vented, the system would not be functional to help extinguish the fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the tank, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on February 2, 2015. A second notice for owners to obtain the remedy was mailed on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 PREVOST X3
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 PREVOST X3.
Safety Rating for the 2009 PREVOST X3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 PREVOST X3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 PREVOST X3
Prevost Cars, Inc. has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 PREVOST X3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IS-20922 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
SIGMA PASSENGER SEATS PARTITION KIT
IS-18907 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This instruction sheet explains how to install hatches with fan on X3 vehicles.
SP14-301 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, the two (2) fuel lines connecting to the fuel line cooler can be replaced by new improved fuel lines providing better high temperature resistance and better service life.
WB13-64B — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, an inspection of the exhaust gas diffuser is necessary. Refer to Part 1 of this bulletin for the inspection procedure. If the inspection procedure reveals that the diffuser rain cap is not functioning properly, replace the diffuser assembly (see Part 2).
WB13-64B — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, an inspection of the exhaust gas diffuser is necessary. Refer to Part 1 of this bulletin for the inspection procedure. If the inspection procedure reveals that the diffuser rain cap is not functioning properly, replace the diffuser assembly (see Part 2).
SP13-313 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
For condenser that have been replaced by customer already. We still need to cut floor and shroud for drainage.
SP12-319 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, proceed to proactive replacement of Aluminum Condenser to Copper condenser
SP12-320 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Proactiverly replace Lining fan clutch with KM fan cluch and shaft
SP12-321 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
On the vehicles affected by this bulletin, proactively replace the fan clutch support while replacing the fan clutch, Improvement will be made to the installation to improve clamping force
IS12047 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
This instruction sheet explains how to install additional restraint for plastic shields over drive axle wheels. Use kit #3200407 to secure the shields to the bus structure.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 PREVOST X3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PREVOST X3
- 2007 PREVOST X3 — 0 complaints
- 2008 PREVOST X3 — 0 complaints
- 2009 PREVOST X3 (current)
- 2010 PREVOST X3 — 0 complaints
- 2011 PREVOST X3 — 0 complaints
- 2012 PREVOST X3 — 0 complaints
- 2013 PREVOST X3 — 0 complaints
- 2014 PREVOST X3 — 0 complaints
Other PREVOST Models
- PREVOST XLII-40MTH — 4 total complaints
- PREVOST H3-45 — 3 total complaints
- PREVOST H345 — 3 total complaints
- PREVOST H3-40 — 2 total complaints
- PREVOST LE MIRAGE XL 2 — 2 total complaints
- PREVOST LE MIRAGE XL-45 — 2 total complaints
- PREVOST H3-45VIP — 1 total complaint
- PREVOST LE MIRAGE — 1 total complaint