Prevost X3-45 Vip — Engine
High risk
Apr 14, 2022
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, if the front bearing on the alternator fails, the alternator belts could continue to turn the alternator. This could cause the alternator bearing to overheat.
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Vip, Prevost X3-45 Coach
Prevost X3-45 Vip — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 17, 2019
Model years: 2020
On certain buses, the driveshaft clamp bolts may not be properly tightened. As a result, the driveshaft could detach. This could cause a loss of power to the drive wheels and disab
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach
Prevost X3-45 Vip — Accessories
High risk
Nov 20, 2017
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain buses equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Als
Also affects: Prevost Xl2-45 Entertainer, Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost X3-45 Coach, Prevost H3-41 Coach
Prevost X3-45 Vip — Accessories
High risk
May 2, 2017
Model years: 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles equipped with 10,000 lbs trailer hitch receivers, the hitch may have been installed with locknuts containing a nylon insert. These are unsuitable for this appli
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach
Prevost X3-45 Vip — Brakes
High risk
Dec 3, 2014
Model years: 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles equipped with an automatic fire suppression system (AFSS), the cylinder pressure release valve may not withstand engine compartment temperatures, which could re
Also affects: Prevost X3-45 Coach, Prevost Xl2-40 Motorhome, Prevost Xl2-45 Coach, Prevost Xl2-45 Motorhome
Prevost X3-45 Vip — Electrical
High risk
Jan 7, 2014
Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles, the windshield wipers may fail. Loss of windshield wiping capability, should it occur during a rainy/snowy day, may compromise the driver's ability to see the
Also affects: Prevost X3-45 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Vip, Prevost H3-45 Coach
Prevost X3-45 Vip — Other
High risk
Feb 19, 2013
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, the engine calibration for the “limp home” mode was inadvertently set too high at 1750 rpm instead of 1200 rpm. Should the “limp home” mode be activated, the i
Also affects: Prevost X3-45 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost H3-41 Coach, Prevost Xl2-45 Entertainer Coach Shell, Prevost H3-45 Vip Coach Shell
Prevost X3-45 Vip — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jan 17, 2013
Model years: 2013
Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The side marker lamps do not contain integral reflectors
Also affects: Prevost H3-45 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Vip Coach Shell, Prevost X3-45 Coach, Prevost Xl2-45 Entertainer Coach Shell
Prevost X3-45 Vip — Electrical
High risk
Oct 16, 2012
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain coaches, wiring for the rear electrical compartment and the condenser compartment could chafe against a sharp edge which, over time, could cause abrasion damage to the c
Also affects: Prevost X3-45 Coach, Prevost Xl2-45 Entertainer Coach Shell
Prevost X3-45 Vip — Electrical
High risk
Jul 20, 2012
Model years: 2012
On certain coaches, wiring for the rear electrical compartment could chafe against a sharp edge which, over time, could cause abrasion damage to the cable insulation, possibly resu
Also affects: Prevost X3-45 Coach, Prevost Xl2-45 Entertainer Coach Shell
Prevost X3-45 Vip — Steering
High risk
Jul 5, 2012
Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles, incorrect steering gearbox mounting bolts may have been installed during vehicles assembly. These bolts are longer than designed and could reach bottom, preven
Also affects: Prevost X3-45 Coach, Prevost H3-45 Vip Coach Shell, Prevost Xl2 Entertainer Bus Shell