2008 Prevost Xlii-45 Entertainer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Trailer Hitches (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 2013-10-29 · campaign 13V534000 · 142 vehicles
Defect: Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 X3-45 and X3-45 Entertainer coach buses manufactured November 2, 2006, through November 27, 2008. In the affected buses there are two battery cables. One of cables may have been inadvertently installed in a p-clamp. As a result, the cable that is not run through the p-clamp may rub against the p-clamp causing a short circuit.
Risk: A short may result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will remove the p-clamp, inspect, and replace the affected battery cable as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's recall number is SR13-73.
Equipment:other:labels 2013-09-26 · campaign 13V472000 · 35 vehicles
Defect: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2013 X3-45, 2012-2014 H3-45, 2008 H3-45 VIP, 2005 XL2, and 2006-2011 XL2-45 Entertainer buses equipped with super single tires. The cold inflation pressure shown on the certification plate is higher than the specification for the super single tires installed on the rear axle, which may lead to tire overinflation. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Part 567, "Certification
Risk: Tire overinflation may reduce traction, braking ability and handling, increasing the the risk of a crash.
Fix: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification plate, free of charge. The recallbegan on November 22, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's recall number is SR13-61.
Equipment:other:labels 2013-04-19 · campaign 13V150000 · 655 vehicles
Defect: Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP, 2006-2013 H3-45 VIP, and 2006-2011 XLII-45 coach buses equipped with window part numbers: 790612, 790613, and 790614. These vehicles were manufactured between October 31, 2003, through April 10, 2013. On the vehicles involved, the decals explaining how to open the emergency windows does not contain a step required to open the window in case of an emergency. Specifically, the latch must be held down while the window is pushed outward
Risk: In the event of a crash, the incorrect label may result in difficulty opening the emergency windows. This could increase the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the emergency window decals, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on August 1, 2013. Owners were notified that the replacement decals are available on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558. Prevost's campaign recall number is SR13-26.
Service bulletins (25)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-02-03 · MI26-00 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the gasket thickness was increased from 1.5 mm to 3 mm to prevent interference between the collar ends, which previously made it impossible to reach the specified tightening torque. increasing the gasket thickness ensures sufficient clearance between the collar ends and thus guarantees optimal tight
Suspension 2024-06-04 · IS-23019A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sway bar collars improvement. revision a : add front sway bar support replacement and change bolts lenght.
Suspension 2023-12-14 · IS-23019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sway bar collars improvement
Steering 2023-06-08 · IS-18106 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
kit power steering tank convertion cummins to zf with d13 engine
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-01-26 · MI16-32 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
improved bearings are now available to replace the original bearings used on some prevost vehicles idler pulleys.
Electrical System 2023-01-16 · IS-21072B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
steering gateway. revision b - pin 2 and 10 were inverted on connector a139
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What owners report
2025-02-28 · Trailer Hitches“see attached document for complaint. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.