Recall
Prevost X3-45 — 12V600000
NHTSA ID
12V600000
Make
Prevost
Model
X3-45
Years Affected
2011
Recall Date
2012-12-26
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Units Affected
196
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SR13-01
Summary
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 X3-45 Prevost coaches manufactured from March 25, 2011, through March 20, 2012. The left side radius rod support for the front I-beam suspension system may have been made from the wrong materials and thus, may suddenly break.
Consequence
If the rod breaks while the vehicle is in use, stability and vehicle control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will insepct the vehicles and replace any affected radius rod supports, free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888.