Vehicle recall 18V928000 · December 21, 2018
Prevost X3-45, Xlii-45 and 1 more model
The draglink tube turnbuckle may fracture causing a loss of steering.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Prevost Cars, Inc (Prevost) is recalling certain 2000 XL-45 buses, 2000-2006 XL2-45 buses and 2007-2014 X3-45 buses. The draglink tube turnbuckle may fracture causing a loss of steering.
- Consequence
- A complete loss of steering would increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Prevost has notified owners, and dealers will replace the draglink, free of charge. Prevost issued an interim notification to owners on February 13, 2019. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR19-04.
- 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
- 18V928000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 21, 2018
- Filed by
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR19-04
- Owner notification
- June 3, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 676
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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