NHTSA recall 12V600000
Suspension › Front
Prevost X3-45
Reported Dec 26, 2012196 vehicles affectedPrevost Cars, Inc.Maker’s number SR13-01Built Mar 25, 2011 – Mar 20, 2012
The defect
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.
The 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.