NHTSA vehicle safety data
2001 Prevost Xlii-40MTH Recalls & Complaints
The 2001 Prevost Xlii-40MTH has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Prevost dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 Prevost Xlii-40MTH. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2001 Prevost Xlii-40MTH owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Prevost Xlii-40MTH, describing incidents dated March 13, 2001 to December 4, 2002.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #9002219 · Filed
THE GLASS FOR THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW CAME OFF TRACK.
ODI #8023891 · Filed
CONSUMER STATES THAT ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS BROKE WHILE DRIVING, RENDERING VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE. DEALER DIAGNOSED THE ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS WERE RUSTED. TS
ODI #782576 · Filed
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAIL BY ENGAGING ON NORMAL DRY CONDITIONS, NOT ALLOWING THE CAR TO STOP IN NORMAL AND EXPECTED DISTANCES. NLM
PREVOST/STEERING COLUMN
NHTSA #03V090000 · Steering — Column · NHTSA notice
Reported March 7, 2003 · PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 3,572 vehicles
Prevost campaign SR03-06 · Owners notified March 18, 2003 · Vehicles built June 23, 1999 – February 27, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
IN SUCH A CASE, A LOSS OF STEERING WOULD OCCUR.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
PREVOST RECALL NO. SR03-06.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Prevost Xlii-40MTH model years
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