X3-45 Bus (Prevost) – Wheelchair Lift Defect (2024)
An unstable wheelchair lift platform can increase the risk of passenger movement during transport.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2009 PREVOST X3-45
Brand
PREVOST
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2009
Prevost Car (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2009 PREVOST X3-45 vehicles due to equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair lift/ramp issues. An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2005-2024 X3-45, 2017-2019 and 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter, 2006-2007, 2014, and 2018 H3-41, 2005-2020 and 2022-2024 H3-45, and 2019 H3-45 VIP buses equipped with a wheelchair lift. The wheelchair platform bridging device may be too steep, which can cause the wheelchair to become unstable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 403, "Platform Lift Devices" and 404, "Platform Lift Installations."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Prevost will replace the wheelchair lift bridging device, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-26.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026