2000 Prevost XL-45 recalls and problems
The 2000 Prevost XL-45 has 4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Prevost dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2000 Prevost XL-45 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2000 Prevost XL-45 recalls
Recall 26V-675: Equipment
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 18V-928: Steering
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 00V-389: Suspension
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will weld the brackets on the tab axle.
Recall 00V-262: Suspension
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the boot.
Other Prevost XL-45 years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Prevost XL-45 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2000 Prevost XL-45: 26V-675 (equipment), 18V-928 (steering), 00V-389 (suspension), 00V-262 (suspension). 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.