2006 Prevost X3-45
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2006 Prevost X3-45. Newest first.
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2005-2024 X3-45, 2017-2019 and 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter, 2006-2007, 2014, and 2018 H3-41, 2005-2020 and 2022-2024 H3-45, and 2019 H3-45 VIP buses equipped with a wheelchair lift. The wheelchair platform bridging device may be too steep, which can cause the wheelchair to become unstable. As such, these…
Risk and remedy
Risk
An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.
Remedy
Prevost will replace the wheelchair lift bridging device, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-26.
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 X3-45 coaches manufactured January 11, 2006, to April 12, 2010. The affected vehicles have booster stud connections that may rust. As they rust, the stud may weaken and break, allowing the power cable to ground against the vehicle frame.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the power cable electrically shorts against the frame, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective box over the connection to prevent the power cable from contacting the frame if it comes loose. Any cable that is corroded will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2015. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-800-463-7738. Prevost's number for this recall is SR15-27.
On certain motor coaches equipped with bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Prevost IS working with bendix to repair these vehicles (please see 07e037). bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected SR-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. the recall began on september 14, 2007. owners may contact bendix at 1-440-329-9000 or prevost at 1-418-831-2046.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11003159Sway bar collars improvement. Revision A : Add front sway bar support replacement and change bolts lenght.
- 10248275Sway bar collars improvement
- 10231093STEERING GATEWAY. Revision B - PIN 2 and 10 were inverted on connector A139
- 10228667Air Tanks Draining Sequence. Revision: B - General Update
- 10226928Air Tanks Draining Sequence. Revision: A - Erroneous Secondary & Accessory tanks location.
- 10226927Air Tanks Draining Sequence
- 10226925Halogen to LED fog light replacement kit. Revision: C - Advanced kits canceled
- 10214935Central hvac merv filters installation
- 10199007STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES: Periodically, circumstances arise requiring operators to temporarily park a coach in storage. Whether it is a few weeks or several months, sporadic out of service times or a full stop, Prevost recommends following the guidelines in this document during times when: The coach can be operated on a regular/weekly basis while in storage. The coach will be in storage for an extended period without any operation. The coach will return to service following an extended period of downtime.
- 10199002Central hvac merv filters installation reva
- 10189728TIE ROD 610052 FIRST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: Use these instructions when replacing the drop joint tie rod on S82, S84 / S84U I-beam axles. The new tie rod will be adjusted to the length of the original; however, a steering alignment needs to be performed after replacement.
- 10186398Rev A: Mention added concerning DDC Series 60 engine SCA requirement
- 10184354Introducing a new engine coolant into service
- 10181758Fan clutch plate bolts re-torquing
- 10179434STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES Revision: B Parts added to Suggested Material 08-10-2020
- 10177808JERKY, NOISY OR HARD TO TURN STEERING GEARBOX. HYDRAULIC END LIMITER ADJUSTMENT. All models equipped with RB Bosch/ZF Servocom or Servocomtronic steering gearbox
- 10176961STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES: Rev A: 21516229 replaced by 23381562 20523393 replaced by 21454749 800383 removed 611471 replaced by 611360 70376808 replaced by 21036050 21396642 replaced by 20967831
- 10174680Prevost vehicle disinfection procedure
- 10174679Storage and startup guidelines - all prevost vehicles & volvo 9700
- 10174674Hand sanitizer dispenser installation
- 10173171Added: Power cables for L.H. side alternator & fan drive breaker box
- 10171203Revision : Addition of Wiring Schematics at the end of this document
- 10165721The intent of this procedure is to guide you through the steps required to program a MCM especially for the control of the HVAC module as described in instruction sheets IS-19923.
- 10164157This instruction sheet explains how to install 780428 door actuator replacement.
- 10161732Vehicles identified below are compatible with a new tie rod design. This new tie rod 610052 has updated ball joints and a fine adjuster sleeve. It replaces former drop type ball joint tie rods. Refer to IS-18091 for installation instructions. This document details maintenance inspection and toe-in adjustment with the new design tie rod.
- 10161729Mp-1000 multimedia player installation
- 10161725Power steering pump discharge hose (pressure) replacement
- 10044005Prevost: installing three-point passenger seat restraint system. The purpose of the following procedure IS to facilitate the job and to help identify the difficult areas. Also included models HE-41 and HE-45 coaches model years 1998-2008; model xlii and X3-45 coaches model years 1998-2008.
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