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1994 Prevost Xl-40 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1994 Prevost Xl-40 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

Does the 1994 Prevost Xl-40 have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

00V389000SuspensionNovember 21, 2000 · 3,600 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS WERE NOT WELDED ON THE TAG AXLE.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL WELD THE BRACKETS ON THE TAB AXLE.

96V223000Electrical SystemNovember 4, 1996 · 47 units

Defect

THE MAIN POWER CABLE CAN WEAR DUE TO FRICTION.

Consequence

FRICTION OF THIS CABLE ON THE VEHICLE STRUCTUR OR ANY MECHANICAL COMPONENTS CAN CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MAIN POWER CABLE AND PROPERLY SECURE THIS CABLE. IF THE CABLE SHOWS DAMAGE, THE CABLE WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED DEPENDING ON THE SEVERITY OF THE DAMAGE.

95E003015BrakesJuly 19, 1995 · 298 units

Defect

AIR SYSTEM BLOCKAGE IN THE AIR DRYER OCCURS DEGRADING THE MOISTURE REMOVING CAPABILITIES OF THE DRYER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT AND MOISTURE ACCUMULATES AND FREEZES IN THE AIR DRYER OR IN THE LINE BETWEEN THE DRYER AND THE AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. THE AIR DRYER CAN BECOME OVERPRESSURIZED CAUSING THE AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING BASE.

Consequence

IF THE AIR DRYER SEPARATES FROM THE BASE, THE CARTRIDGE CAN SEPARATE SUFFICIENTLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL EQUIP AIR SYSTEMS WITH A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE AIR DRYER. THIS PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INTENDED TO VENT IF EXCESSIVE PRESSURE DEVELOPS IN THE AIR DRYER.

1994 Prevost Xl-40 — common questions

Is the 1994 Prevost Xl-40 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1994 Prevost Xl-40 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1994 Prevost Xl-40. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1994 Prevost Xl-40 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.