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2005 Prevost X3-45 problems

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Owner complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
28

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Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/rampReported July 9, 2024 · 2,653 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 Lift Installations."
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.

Recall number 24V523000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Prevost X3-45 28

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1 recall, covering equipment adaptive/mobility.

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