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2001 Prevost XliiProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Prevost Xlii, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage61kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 14, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Prevost Xlii has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2001 Prevost Xlii 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.

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 02V-004 · Jan 11, 2002 · 196 vehicles

Risk. IF THE CLEVIS SEPARATED FROM THE PLATE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 01V-033 · Feb 27, 2001 · 1,888 vehicles

Risk. WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2001 vs. every other Xlii 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 Xlii median. How we score

'99'00'01'02'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Xlii owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DATE AND TIEM OF EVENT: OCT 31, 2010 TIME APPROX 1700 HRS CDT VEHICLE INVOLVED 2001 45 PREVOST XL II BUS "PREVOST LIBERTY CONVERTED MOTORHOME" VEHICEL HAS BEEN OWNED BY ME FOR APPROX 16 MONTHS VEHICLE IS KEPT IN A FULLY ENCLOSED GARAGE AND ALL TIRES ARE PARKED ON PAINTED PLYBOARD DOT DATE ON BAD…
Complaint 10370578 · Dec 14, 2010 · 61,433 miles

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