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- SEATS
- Problem
- Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2023 X3-45 commuter buses. The retention pin securing the passenger seat recline mechanism could fail, causing the mechanism to collapse, and result in a loose backrest. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- During a crash, the loose backrest and the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the retention pins and c-clips, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2021-2023 Prevost X3-45 commuter buses have a retention pin securing the passenger seat recline mechanism that could fail. If it fails, the mechanism can collapse and the backrest can become loose.
During a crash, a loose backrest and seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, which increases the risk of injury. The vehicles also do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
An authorized dealer will inspect the seat retention pins and replace the pins and C-clips if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2022. You can also contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Prevost X3-45 Commuter | 202120222023 |
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