2022 Prevost X3-45 Commuter recalls and problems
The 2022 Prevost X3-45 Commuter has 11 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Prevost dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2022 Prevost X3-45 Commuter vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2022 Prevost X3-45 Commuter recalls
Recall 24V-523: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: 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.
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.
Recall 23V-889: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: 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.
Recall 23V-271: Seats
Problem: Prevost Cars (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter busses. The foldable passenger seat cushion bolts may be loose and could fall out, allowing the seat cushion to detach from the seat frame.
Risk: A detached passenger seat cushion may not adequately restrain the passenger, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Prevost will add adhesive to the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed June 7, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR23-305.
Recall 23V-272: Seats
Problem: Prevost Cars (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter buses. The foldable passenger seat frames may have been improperly welded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the passenger, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Prevost will inspect and replace the seat frames as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR23-304.
Recall 22V-698: Seat Belts
Problem: Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Prevost X3-45 Commuter motorcoaches. The driver's seat is equipped with a Type 1 seat belt instead of the correct Type 2 seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An incorrect seat belt may not adequately protect the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Fix: Prevost will replace the driver's seat and seat belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
Recall 22V-496: Seats
Problem: Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2023 X3-45 commuter buses. The retention pin securing the passenger seat recline mechanism could fail, causing the mechanism to collapse, and result in a loose backrest. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: During a crash, the loose backrest and the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of an injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the retention pins and c-clips, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
Recall 22V-347: Visibility
Problem: Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2020-2022 X3-45 Commuter vehicles. The right-side rearview mirror is positioned incorrectly, obstructing the view of the right side of the vehicle and the adjacent lane.
Risk: An incorrectly positioned right-side mirror can reduce the driver's visibility of what is around the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will repair or replace the right rearview mirror, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR22-08.
Recall 22V-237: Seats
Problem: Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2022 X3-45 Com buses. The passenger bench seat frame bolts may have been improperly tightened during assembly.
Risk: Loose seat frame bolts may allow the seat to move, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Prevost will inspect and tighten the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
Recall 22V-221: Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: 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.
Recall 22V-179: Electrical System
Problem: Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2022 X3-45 Com coach buses. A nut located on the rear junction box may have been improperly tightened, causing a cable to loosen.
Risk: A loose junction box cable may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Prevost will properly tighten the cables on the rear junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 20, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
Recall 21V-485: Seat Belts
Problem: Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2022 X3-45 Commuter Coach buses. The passenger seats may have an attachment improperly clamped to the wall rail on the outboard side. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: Unsecured seats may not properly restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Prevost will provide instructions to inspect and replace the seat belt clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR SR21-308.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Prevost X3-45 Commuter have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 11 recalls for the 2022 Prevost X3-45 Commuter: 24V-523 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 23V-889 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 23V-271 (seats), 23V-272 (seats), 22V-698 (seat belts) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Prevost recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Prevost dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.