2012 PREVOST XLII — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 PREVOST XLII
The 2012 PREVOST XLII 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 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, EQUIPMENT, STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by PREVOST CARS, INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 PREVOST XLII
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2012 PREVOST XLII, potentially affecting up to 516 vehicles.
Recall 15V122000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
| 455 vehicles affected
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 XLII, X3-45, H3-41, H3-45, and H3-45 VIP vehicles manufactured July 5, 2007, to May 11, 2012. The affected vehicles may be missing a fuel line locating clip, allowing the fuel line to rub against the braided coolant hose.
Consequence: The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion, replacing it as necessary, and will properly secure the fuel line and coolant line, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2015. Owners may contact...
View full details →Recall 14V096000 — EQUIPMENT
| 9 vehicles affected
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 XLII and X3 shell converted coaches manufactured with an Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) pressure tank in the engine compartment. In the affected vehicles, due to engine compartment temperatures, the AFSS pressure relief tank may discharge its fire extinguishing agent.
Consequence: If the AFSS tank discharges and there is a vehicle fire, the Automatic Fire Suppression System will be unavailable to assist in extinguishing the vehicle fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the pressure relief tank, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contract Prevost at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number associated with this recall is SR14-16.
View full details →Recall 12V300000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| 52 vehicles affected
Defect: PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 VIP45, X3-45, AND XLII VEHICLES. THE STEERING GEARBOX BOLTS MAY BE TOO LONG TO HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED.
Consequence: OVER TIME, THE STEERING GEARBOX BOLTS MAY START TO LOOSEN, LEADING TO REDUCED STEERING FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: PREVOST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOLTS, 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 1-418-831-2046.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 PREVOST XLII
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 PREVOST XLII.
Safety Rating for the 2012 PREVOST XLII
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 PREVOST XLII in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 PREVOST XLII
PREVOST CARS, INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2012 PREVOST XLII. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
WB-12-31 — EQUIPMENT
PREVOST: INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF DIPSTICK ON CERTAIN COACHES. MODELS 2009-2013 H3-45, H3-41, X3-45, XL11-45, X3-45. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 PREVOST XLII
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PREVOST XLII
- 2007 PREVOST XLII — 0 complaints
- 2008 PREVOST XLII — 0 complaints
- 2009 PREVOST XLII — 0 complaints
- 2010 PREVOST XLII — 0 complaints
- 2011 PREVOST XLII — 0 complaints
- 2012 PREVOST XLII (current)
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