- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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 Prevost customer service at 1-418-883-3391. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-04.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Prevost Xlii Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Prevost Xlii have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in March 2015 for the fuel system, diesel.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Xlii year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Prevost Xlii recalls 3
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
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
- 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.
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Does the 2012 Prevost Xlii have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2012 Prevost Xlii: fuel system, diesel (March 2015); equipment (March 2014); 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 Xlii had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Prevost Xlii a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Prevost Xlii 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 Xlii 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