Prevost recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A complete loss of steering would increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Prevost X3-45 2007–2014
- Prevost Xl-45 2000
- Prevost Xlii-45 2000–2006
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V928000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 21, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jun 3, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 676
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 8, 2000 to Aug 21, 2006
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Prevost recall: Equipment Oct 15, 2026
- Prevost recall: Electrical system Jun 5, 2015
- Prevost recall: Equipment Mar 2, 2015
- Prevost recall: Equipment Apr 19, 2013
- Prevost recall: Seat belts Jul 9, 2025
- Prevost recall: Structure Apr 14, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.