2017 Prevost X3-45 Commuter problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (3)
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:wheelchair Lift/Ramp 2024-07-09 · campaign 24V523000 · 2,653 vehicles
Defect: 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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 403, "Platform Lift Devices" and 404, "Platform
Risk: An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.
Fix: 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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:wheelchair Lift/Ramp 2023-12-22 · campaign 23V889000 · 2,100 vehicles
Defect: Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2014 and 2018 H3-41, 2013-2024 H3-45, 2012-2024 X3-45, and 2017-2023 X3-45 Commuter vehicles. The red beacon lighting on the Threshold Warning System (TWS) may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Risk: Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Prevost will replace the red beacons, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-03.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys 2022-04-06 · campaign 22V221000 · 6,342 vehicles
Defect: Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2010-2023 H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 Com, and X3-45 VIP vehicles. In the event of the alternator front bearing seizing, the alternator belt may continue to operate, causing the bearing to overheat.
Risk: An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Prevost will replace the alternator belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
Service bulletins (15)
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
Equipment 2023-02-20 · IS-20051 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
driver's barrier installation instructions
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
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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