Vehicle recall 12V300000 · June 28, 2012
Prevost VIP 45, X3-45 and 1 more model
The steering gearbox bolts may be too long to have been sufficiently torqued.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Notes
- The prevost recall campaign number is SR12-19.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V300000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 28, 2012
- Filed by
- PREVOST CARS, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR12-19
- Owner notification
- August 3, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 52
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Prevost VIP 45 (2012): 2012
- Prevost X3-45 (2012): 2012
- Prevost Xlii (2012): 2012
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