CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Problem
- Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Prevost X3-45 Commuter motorcoaches. The driver's seat is equipped with a Type 1 seat belt instead of the correct Type 2 seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- An incorrect seat belt may not adequately protect the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- Prevost will replace the driver's seat and seat belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2023. 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 motorcoaches have a Type 1 seat belt on the driver's seat instead of the required Type 2 seat belt. This means the vehicle does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, which covers occupant crash protection.
Because the incorrect seat belt may not adequately protect the driver during a crash, the risk of injury is increased. Owners should not wait to have this addressed.
Prevost will replace the driver's seat and seat belt at no cost. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. You can also 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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