Prevost XLII-45 problems by model year

Updated Oct 23, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Prevost XLII-45 (2005–2015).

Complaints: 0
Recalls: 5
Model years: 11
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Prevost XLII-45 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Prevost XLII-45 model year

Year	Recalls	Top problem
2015 XLII-45	1	—
2014 XLII-45	2	—
2013 XLII-45	1	—
2012 XLII-45	1	—
2011 XLII-45	2	—
2010 XLII-45	2	—
2009 XLII-45	1	—
2008 XLII-45	1	—
2007 XLII-45	1	—
2006 XLII-45	3	—
2005 XLII-45	2	—

Prevost XLII-45 recalls

Recall 26V675000Oct 15, 20267,509 vehiclesModel years 2005–2006
Risk: Missing instructions may prevent or delay passengers from evacuating the bus during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 18V928000Dec 21, 2018676 vehiclesModel years 2005–2006
Risk: A complete loss of steering would increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 15V348000Jun 5, 2015452 vehiclesModel years 2010–2014
Risk: The damaged wires may activate the AFSS and shutdown the engine, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recall 15V119000Mar 2, 2015291 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the bus occupants.
Recall 13V150000Apr 19, 2013655 vehiclesModel years 2006–2011
Risk: In the event of a crash, the incorrect label may result in difficulty opening the emergency windows. This could increase the risk of personal injury.

Other Prevost models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology