Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V349000 Reported June 5, 2015

Rusted booster stud connection may fail

Prevost Car (us) Inc. · Electrical System · 314 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V349000
Manufacturer Campaign
SR15-27
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
314
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 5, 2015
Completion Rate
80.25

Defect Summary

Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 x3-45 coaches manufactured january 11, 2006, to april 12, 2010. the affected vehicles have booster stud connections that may rust. as they rust, the stud may weaken and break, allowing the power cable to ground against the vehicle frame.

Safety Consequence

If the power cable electrically shorts against the frame, there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective box over the connection to prevent the power cable from contacting the frame if it comes loose. any cable that is corroded will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on july 24, 2015. owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-800-463-7738. prevost's number for this recall is sr15-27.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Prevost Car (us) Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 15V349000 or campaign SR15-27.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V349000

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

What is recall 15V349000?

NHTSA recall 15V349000 was issued by Prevost Car (us) Inc. on June 5, 2015. It addresses: Rusted booster stud connection may fail. The recall affects approximately 314 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Prevost Car (us) Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V349000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR15-27. 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.