Recall 13V534 affects 142 2008-2009 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer and X3-45 coach buses for battery-cable chafing. Repair is free at any franchised Prevost dealer.
Prevost is recalling 142 2008-2009 XLII-45 Entertainer and X3-45 coach buses because one battery cable can rub against a nearby p-clamp and short circuit. A short circuit can start a vehicle fire, and the Prevost dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The battery cables on the 2008-2009 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer and X3-45 coach buses carry high-current electrical power between the battery system and the bus. These cables are routed and secured with clamps so they stay away from nearby metal parts and do not move against sharp edges or hardware as the coach vibrates on the road.
On affected buses, Prevost says there are two battery cables in this area. One cable was installed through a p-clamp, which is a small bracket that holds wiring in place. The other cable was not routed through that clamp. That loose routing lets the cable rub against the p-clamp, wearing the cable insulation until the conductor contacts the clamp and creates a short circuit.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the cable insulation wears through, the first sign is the electrical fault itself, so the routing and clamp area need dealer inspection rather than waiting for a dashboard warning or symptom.
Who's affected?
Covers two Prevost coach lines from the 2008 and 2009 model years, both tied to the battery-cable component.
| 2008 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer | battery |
|---|---|
| 2009 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer | battery |
| 2008 Prevost X3-45 | battery |
| 2009 Prevost X3-45 | battery |
| Units affected | 142 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A short can result in a vehicle fire. Because the filing does not list a warning sign, schedule the recall repair soon instead of waiting for a symptom. Repair will be free at any franchised Prevost dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2009 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer or X3-45 coach bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Prevost dealer or Prevost customer service to ask whether the free battery-cable inspection and repair is open for your coach.
- Schedule the p-clamp removal and battery-cable inspection that fixes the cable-rubbing short-circuit fire risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Prevost mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V534 when you call.
- Avoid using the coach until Prevost confirms the battery cable has been inspected and repaired.
What happens at the repair
Prevost's remedy is for a Prevost technician to remove the p-clamp, inspect the battery cable routing, and replace the affected cable if the rubbing damaged it. Parts and labor are covered by the recall. The final dealer repair will be free once available. The repair focuses on keeping the cable away from the clamp so it cannot rub through and short circuit.
Timeline
| October 29, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 16, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V534?
Recall 13V534 covers 142 2008-2009 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer and X3-45 coach buses with a battery cable routing defect. A cable can rub against a p-clamp, short circuit, and create a vehicle fire risk. Prevost dealers remove the clamp, inspect the cable, and replace the cable if needed for free.
What should I do if my 2008-2009 Prevost XLII-45 Entertainer or X3-45 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific coach is included in recall 13V534. If it is, contact a franchised Prevost dealer and reference recall 13V534 or Prevost recall number SR13-73. The dealer will handle the inspection and repair at no cost.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 13V534, Prevost dealers remove the p-clamp, inspect the affected battery cable, and replace the cable if the inspection shows damage, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a vehicle fire. The affected battery cable can rub against the p-clamp and short circuit. If your coach shows smoke, burning odor, electrical issues, or visible cable damage, stop using it and ask a Prevost dealer about the safest way to move it for repair.
When did Prevost begin this recall?
Prevost began recall 13V534 on December 16, 2013. Because that date has passed, affected owners can contact a franchised Prevost dealer now to confirm the repair path. Prevost also lists 1-418-883-2888 for owner questions about this campaign.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V534000 |
|---|---|
| Prevost customer service | 1-418-883-2888 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V534 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V534000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →