2012 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER
The 2012 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by PREVOST CARS, INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2012 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER, potentially affecting up to 2,754 vehicles.
Recall 13V650000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| 682 vehicles affected
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP motorhomes, H3 VIP motorhomes and XLII-45 Entertainers and model year 2012-2014 model year X3-45, H3-41, H3-45 coaches manufactured June 6, 2011, through May 17, 2013, equipped with JAKO windshield wiper motors, model SWF403195. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor housing may crack resulting in a loss...
Consequence: Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and any affected windshield wiper motor will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 13V150000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 655 vehicles affected
Defect: Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP, 2006-2013 H3-45 VIP, and 2006-2011 XLII-45 coach buses equipped with window part numbers: 790612, 790613, and 790614. These vehicles were manufactured between October 31, 2003, through April 10, 2013. On the vehicles involved, the decals explaining how to open the emergency windows does not contain a step required to open the...
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the incorrect label may result in difficulty opening the emergency windows. This could increase the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the emergency window decals, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on August 1, 2013. Owners were notified that the replacement decals are available on August 30, 2013. Owners...
View full details →Recall 13V039000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| 1,033 vehicles affected
Defect: Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 X3-45, H3-41 and H3-45 coaches, model year 2011-2013 H3-45 VIP coaches, model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP coaches, and model year 2009-2013 XLII-45 Entertainer coaches manufactured from May 16, 2007, through March 14, 2013 and equipped with Volvo engines. Certain conditions may cause the affected coaches to go into a software mode that would...
Consequence: Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Prevost will notify owners and dealers will remedy will the affected coaches, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-831-2046.
View full details →Recall 12V511000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 91 vehicles affected
Defect: Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 and XLII-45 coach buses, manufactured between November 15, 2011, and August 14, 2012. The power cables may rub against sharp edges in both the rear junction box and the condenser compartment, resulting in a short-circuit.
Consequence: If the power cables short-circuit, a vehicle fire may result.
Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will re-route and repair the affected power cables, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.
View full details →Recall 12V337000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 293 vehicles affected
Defect: Prevost is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 X3-45 and XLII Entertainer Bus vehicles, manufactured from November 24, 2010, through July 3, 2012. The power cable may come in contact, or rub against sharp, abrasive edges.
Consequence: If this occurs, a short-circuit, or fire may result, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the power cables free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2012. Owners may contact Prevost Car Inc., service department toll-free at 1-866-870-2046 or...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER.
Safety Rating for the 2012 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER
PREVOST CARS, INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2012 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MI15-24 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Added: Power cables for L.H. side alternator & fan drive breaker box
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER
- 2007 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER — 0 complaints
- 2008 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER — 1 complaint
- 2009 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER — 0 complaints
- 2010 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER — 0 complaints
- 2011 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER — 0 complaints
- 2012 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER (current)
- 2013 PREVOST XLII-45 ENTERTAINER — 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