Vehicle recall 12V511000 · October 18, 2012
Prevost X3-45 and Xlii-45 Entertainer
The power cables may rub against sharp edges in both the rear junction box and the condenser compartment, resulting in a short-circuit.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 and XLII-45 coach buses, manufactured between November 15, 2011, and August 14, 2012. The power cables may rub against sharp edges in both the rear junction box and the condenser compartment, resulting in a short-circuit.
- Consequence
- If the power cables short-circuit, a vehicle fire may result.
- Remedy
- Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will re-route and repair the affected power cables, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.
- Notes
- Prevost's campaign recall number is SR12-39. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V511000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 18, 2012
- Filed by
- PREVOST CARS, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR12-39
- Owner notification
- November 14, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 91
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system
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 (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
- Prevost Xlii-45 Entertainer (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
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