Recall
Prevost X3-45 — 18V928000
NHTSA ID
18V928000
Make
Prevost
Model
X3-45
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2018-12-21
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Units Affected
676
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SR19-04
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.