2001 PREVOST XL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 PREVOST XL
The 2001 PREVOST XL has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED for this model year.
Recalls for the 2001 PREVOST XL
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 PREVOST XL, potentially affecting up to 2,338 vehicles.
Recall 14V041000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
| 450 vehicles affected
Defect: Marathon Coach, Inc. (Marathon) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Marathon Conversions Prevost XL, and H3 motorcoaches equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Consequence: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Marathon will notify owners, and Marathon service centers will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2014. Owners may contact Marathon at 1-352-588-4500.
View full details →Recall 01V033003 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
| 1,888 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS. THE EQUALIZER COULD FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.
Consequence: WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE BUS. THE FAILURE MODE CAN CAUSE OPERATOR DISTRACTION, AND/OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: PREVOST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS TO INSPECT THEIR BUSES FOR CERTAIN EQUALIZERS BY THE DATE CODE. THE AFFECTED EQUALIZERS WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 29, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 PREVOST XL
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 PREVOST XL.
Safety Rating for the 2001 PREVOST XL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 PREVOST XL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 PREVOST XL
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 PREVOST XL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IS-20922 — SEATS
SIGMA PASSENGER SEATS PARTITION KIT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 PREVOST XL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PREVOST XL
- 1996 PREVOST XL — 0 complaints
- 1997 PREVOST XL — 0 complaints
- 1998 PREVOST XL — 0 complaints
- 1999 PREVOST XL — 0 complaints
- 2000 PREVOST XL — 0 complaints
- 2001 PREVOST XL (current)
- 2002 PREVOST XL — 0 complaints
- 2003 PREVOST XL — 0 complaints
- 2004 PREVOST XL — 0 complaints
- 2005 PREVOST XL — 0 complaints
- 2006 PREVOST XL — 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