1998 Prevost XL-45 recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1998 Prevost XL-45, covering 11,663 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 26V675000 · Recall details
Suspension
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit coaches. The reinforcement brackets were not welded on the tag axle.
- 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.
Recall number 00V389000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: bus shells and coaches. The ball joint sealing boot could be perforated allowing grease leakage.
- Risk
- This condition could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the boot.
Recall number 00V262000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Prevost XL-45 recalls
How do I check if my 1998 Prevost XL-45 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1998 Prevost XL-45 have?
3, covering equipment and suspension.
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