2006 PREVOST XLII-45 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 PREVOST XLII-45
The 2006 PREVOST XLII-45 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, PARKING BRAKE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by PREVOST CARS, INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2006 PREVOST XLII-45
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 PREVOST XLII-45, potentially affecting up to 2,017 vehicles.
Recall 18V928000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
| 676 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
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 07V371000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 686 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK CAUSING A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE DELAY OR FAILURE IN APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: PREVOST IS WORKING WITH BENDIX TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 07E037). BENDIX WILL INSTALL A CHECK VALVE REPAIR KIT FOR THE AFFECTED SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 PREVOST XLII-45
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 PREVOST XLII-45.
Safety Rating for the 2006 PREVOST XLII-45
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 PREVOST XLII-45 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 PREVOST XLII-45
PREVOST CARS, INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2006 PREVOST XLII-45. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MI02-17A — WHEELS
Revision : A Torque value reduced
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 PREVOST XLII-45
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PREVOST XLII-45
- 2001 PREVOST XLII-45 — 0 complaints
- 2002 PREVOST XLII-45 — 0 complaints
- 2003 PREVOST XLII-45 — 0 complaints
- 2004 PREVOST XLII-45 — 0 complaints
- 2005 PREVOST XLII-45 — 0 complaints
- 2006 PREVOST XLII-45 (current)
- 2007 PREVOST XLII-45 — 0 complaints
- 2008 PREVOST XLII-45 — 0 complaints
- 2009 PREVOST XLII-45 — 0 complaints
- 2010 PREVOST XLII-45 — 0 complaints
- 2011 PREVOST XLII-45 — 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