- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Over time, the steering gearbox bolts may start to loosen, leading to reduced steering function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Prevost Vip 45 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Prevost Vip 45 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2012 for the gear box (other than rack and pinion).
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Vip 45 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Prevost Vip 45 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2012 Prevost Vip 45 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Prevost Vip 45: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | B |
Questions about the 2012 Prevost Vip 45
Does the 2012 Prevost Vip 45 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Prevost Vip 45: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (June 2012). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2012 Prevost Vip 45 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Prevost Vip 45 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Prevost Vip 45 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2012 Prevost Vip 45 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data