Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V600000 Reported December 26, 2012

I-beam suspension/radius rod support

Q: What is recall 12V600000?

NHTSA recall 12V600000 was issued by Prevost Car (us) Inc. on December 26, 2012. It addresses: I-beam suspension/radius rod support. The recall affects approximately 196 vehicles , with the defect involving the Suspension component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Prevost Car (us) Inc. · Suspension · 196 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V600000

Manufacturer Campaign

SR13-01

Manufacturer

Prevost Car (us) Inc.

Component

Suspension

Vehicles Affected

196

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 26, 2012

Defect Summary

Prevost is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 x3-45 prevost coaches manufactured from march 25, 2011, through march 20, 2012. the left side radius rod support for the front i-beam suspension system may have been made from the wrong materials and thus, may suddenly break.

Safety Consequence

If the rod breaks while the vehicle is in use, stability and vehicle control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will insepct the vehicles and replace any affected radius rod supports, free of charge. the recall began on january 28, 2013. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Prevost Car (us) Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12V600000 or campaign SR13-01.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12V600000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V600000?

NHTSA recall 12V600000 was issued by Prevost Car (us) Inc. on December 26, 2012. It addresses: I-beam suspension/radius rod support. The recall affects approximately 196 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Prevost Car (us) Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V600000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR13-01. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.