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2010 Prevost X3-45Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2010 Prevost X3-45. It is covered by 16 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-523 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 15, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Prevost X3-45 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
16 recalls
2010 Prevost X3-45 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp
Risk. An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Link: connection
Risk. A complete loss of steering would increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2020 Q3
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, it could be a road hazard and the vehicle would stall.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. The damaged wires may activate the AFSS and shutdown the engine, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
repaired · 2017 Q3
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. If the power cable electrically shorts against the frame, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Seat belts
Risk. A damaged seat belt may fail in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Equipment
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE AFSS MAY ACTIVATE WITH NO FIRE PRESENT AND THE STOP ENGINE FEATURE WILL BE ACTIVATED, BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO AN UNPLANNED STOP, INCREASING…
no report yet
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE MAY STOP RESPONDING TO INPUT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND THUS BECOME STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Prevost.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other X3-45 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the X3-45 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 Prevost X3-45, and the recalls they led to.
- Alternator Front Bearing FailureLed to recall 22E-030
Own a 2010 X3-45?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.