Prevost Recall 12V600000: Suspension, Front

NHTSA recall 12V600000 · announced December 26, 2012 · filed by Prevost Cars, Inc. · 196 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

If the rod breaks while the vehicle is in use, stability and vehicle control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Prevost's recall campaign number is SR13-01.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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2011 Prevost X3-45
• 2012 Prevost X3-45

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.