2000 Prevost Xlii-45 Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

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Equipment: other: labelsReported October 15, 2026 · 7,509 vehicles affected

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

Steering: linkages: drag: link: connectionReported December 21, 2018 · 676 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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: 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.

Recall number 18V928000 · Recall details

Steering: columnReported March 7, 2003 · 3,572 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motor coaches and motor homes, the steering columns may be missing the lower bolt and nut. A replacement bolt and nut was installed to correct this situation on the production line. If a replacement bolt has been used and not tightened properly, the column may come out of the input shaft when the steering column adjustment mechanism is used.
Risk: In such a case, a loss of steering would occur.
Remedy: Dealers will verify the size of the bolt and nut and replace them if needed. Owner notification began april 4, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1‑418‑831‑5432.

Recall number 03V090000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: cooling systemReported October 25, 2000 · 487 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: transit coaches. Some coolant heaters may have been provided without a combustion chamber (burner tube). A flame will be noticed exiting the exhaust pipe at the bottom of the unit.
Risk: Damage to the heater and the vehicle in which it is installed is possible if a coolant heater is missing a combustion chamber.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the coolant heater for a combustion chamber. If a chamber is missing, one will be added.

Recall number 00V342000 · Recall details

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Is the 2000 Prevost Xlii-45 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2000 Prevost Xlii-45.

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How many recalls does the 2000 Prevost Xlii-45 have?

4 recalls, covering equipment, steering and engine and engine cooling.

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