2004 PREVOST XLII — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 PREVOST XLII
The 2004 PREVOST XLII 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 EQUIPMENT, STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by PREVOST CARS, INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2004 PREVOST XLII
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2004 PREVOST XLII, potentially affecting up to 815 vehicles.
Recall 08V007000 — EQUIPMENT
| 392 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH ZF/ARENS ASTRONIC SHIFT SELECTORS, A CELL PHONE PLACED IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE SHIFTER TOUCH PAD COULD CAUSE THE DISPLAY TO CHANGE FROM 'R' (REVERSE) TO 'D' (DRIVE) SHOULD THE PHONE RECEIVE A CALL.
Consequence: THIS INTERFERENCE CAN CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO NOT OPERATE OR CAUSE IMPROPER SHIFTING, AS FORWARD GEAR CAN BE ENGAGED FROM NEUTRAL ONLY, IF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STOPPED, AND IF THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS BEEN DEPRESSED. IF THE MALFUNCTION OCCURS WHILE 'R' (REVERSE) IS BEING SELECTED, THE SHIFTER MAY POSSIBLY CHANGE TO 'D' (DRIVE), INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: PREVOST WILL MAIL STICKERS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THEIR OWNERS AND WILL ALSO ARRANGE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE UPGRADED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-831-5432.
View full details →Recall 06V214000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
| 423 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION, TWO SPINDLE SHAFTS WERE IMPROPERLY PROCESSED DURING MANUFACTURING WHICH WEAKENED THE SHAFTS.
Consequence: THE SHAFTS CAN BREAK CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO SPINDLE SHAFTS AND SURROUNDING PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 12, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 418-831-5432.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 PREVOST XLII
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 PREVOST XLII.
Safety Rating for the 2004 PREVOST XLII
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 PREVOST XLII in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 PREVOST XLII
PREVOST CARS, INC. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 PREVOST XLII. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0323 — STRUCTURE:BODY
VERIFICATION OF RADIATOR DOOR AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT CURB-SIDE DOOR LATCH MECHANISM. *TT
0318 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
REPLACING THE BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH APPROPRIATE DIMENSIONS. *TT
0319 — SUSPENSION
VERIFICATION OF TIGHTENING TORQUE ON 18000 LBS INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION LOWER A-ARM. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 PREVOST XLII
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PREVOST XLII
- 1999 PREVOST XLII — 0 complaints
- 2000 PREVOST XLII — 0 complaints
- 2001 PREVOST XLII — 1 complaint
- 2002 PREVOST XLII — 0 complaints
- 2004 PREVOST XLII (current)
- 2005 PREVOST XLII — 0 complaints
- 2006 PREVOST XLII — 0 complaints
- 2007 PREVOST XLII — 0 complaints
- 2008 PREVOST XLII — 0 complaints
- 2009 PREVOST XLII — 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