2008 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 2008 PREVOST XLII-45
The 2008 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 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS, STRUCTURE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by PREVOST CARS, INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 PREVOST XLII-45
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2008 PREVOST XLII-45, potentially affecting up to 1,484 vehicles.
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 08V610000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
| 640 vehicles affected
Defect: PREVOST IS RECALLING 395 MY 2007-2009 MTH XL2-45, MTH XL2-45E, AND X3-45 MOTOR HOMES AND MOTOR COACHES. ON SOME VEHICLES, THE POWER STEERING HOSE PROTECTIVE SKIN HAS BEEN DAMAGED AT ASSEMBLY, LEAVING THE METAL BRAIDING EXPOSED TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Consequence: OVER TIME, THE METALLIC BRAIDING MAY RUST UP TO A POINT WHERE THE HOSE WILL GIVE UP UNDER PRESSURE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE POWER STEERING HOSE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-831-5432.
View full details →Recall 08V448000 — STRUCTURE
| 189 vehicles affected
Defect: PREVOST IS RECALLING 189 MY 2008-2009 XLII-45, XLII-45E, X3-45 MOTOR HOMES AND H3-41, H3-45, AND VIP MOTOR COACHES. DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ESCAPE HATCH RETAINING BOLTS, THESE BOLTS CAN BREAK.
Consequence: IF THE BOLTS BREAK, THE ESCAPE HATCH CAN FALL DOWN ON TO THE ROADWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE OR A CRASH.
Remedy: PREVOST WILL PROVIDE PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-883-3391.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 PREVOST XLII-45
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 PREVOST XLII-45.
Safety Rating for the 2008 PREVOST XLII-45
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 PREVOST XLII-45 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 PREVOST XLII-45
PREVOST CARS, INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2008 PREVOST XLII-45. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
WB08-02A — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW HARNESS- REMOVAL OF ZENER SUPPRESSOR DIODES. A FAULTY DIODE WILL CAUSE THE BURNING OF THE FUSE PROTECTING THE CIRCUIT. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL XLII-40, XLII-45 MOTORHOMES & ENTERTAINER XLII-45. MODEL YEARS 2007-2008. MODEL VIP MOTORHOMES. MODEL YEARS 2006-2007. *JS
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 PREVOST XLII-45
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PREVOST XLII-45
- 2003 PREVOST XLII-45 — 0 complaints
- 2004 PREVOST XLII-45 — 0 complaints
- 2005 PREVOST XLII-45 — 0 complaints
- 2006 PREVOST XLII-45 — 0 complaints
- 2007 PREVOST XLII-45 — 0 complaints
- 2008 PREVOST XLII-45 (current)
- 2009 PREVOST XLII-45 — 0 complaints
- 2010 PREVOST XLII-45 — 0 complaints
- 2011 PREVOST XLII-45 — 0 complaints
- 2012 PREVOST XLII-45 — 0 complaints
- 2013 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