2000 Prevost XL-45
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2000 Prevost XL-45. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 2000 Prevost XL-45. Newest first.
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain Prevost buses. Please see the above list of models. The entrance door is missing the emergency exit operating instruction label. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Missing instructions may prevent or delay passengers from evacuating the bus during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Prevost will replace the emergency exit label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR26-19.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Vehicle description: transit coaches. the reinforcement brackets were not welded on the tag axle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will weld the brackets on the tab axle.
Vehicle description: bus shells and coaches. the ball joint sealing boot could be perforated allowing grease leakage.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the boot.
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.
- 10082962Explains how to use kit #374835 to replace former hot water valve assembly #373729.
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