Vehicle recall 12V325000 · July 10, 2012
2013 Prevost X3-45
The front suspension radius rods may not be properly 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 2013 X3-45 motor coaches, manufactured from may 4, 2012, through July 6, 2012. The front suspension radius rods may not be properly torqued. As a result, the rods could detach.
- Consequence
- If this occurs, the driver may suddenly lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Prevost will notify owners and dealers will inspect and retorque the front suspension bolts, free of charge. The safety recall began on July 6, 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 SR12-25.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
- 12V325000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 10, 2012
- Filed by
- PREVOST CARS, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR12-25
- Owner notification
- July 17, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Prevost X3-45 (2013): 2013
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