Vehicle recall 13V534000 · October 29, 2013
Prevost X3-45 and Xlii-45 Entertainer
In the affected buses there are two battery cables.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 X3-45 and X3-45 Entertainer coach buses manufactured November 2, 2006, through November 27, 2008. In the affected buses there are two battery cables. One of cables may have been inadvertently installed in a p-clamp. As a result, the cable that is not run through the p-clamp may rub against the p-clamp causing a short circuit.
- Consequence
- A short may result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will remove the p-clamp, inspect, and replace the affected battery cable as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's recall number is SR13-73.
- Notes
- 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
- 13V534000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 29, 2013
- Filed by
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR13-73
- Owner notification
- December 16, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 142
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
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 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Prevost Xlii-45 Entertainer (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
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