CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Prevost Cars (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter buses. The foldable passenger seat frames may have been improperly welded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the passenger, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Prevost will inspect and replace the seat frames as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR23-304.
- 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
Prevost Cars (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2021, 2022, and 2023 X3-45 Commuter buses because the foldable passenger seat frames may have been improperly welded. As a result, the vehicles do not fully meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210, which covers seat belt assembly anchorages.
An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the passenger, which increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Prevost will inspect the seat frames and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owners who have questions can contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046 and reference recall number SR23-304. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2023. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Prevost X3-45 Commuter | 202120222023 |
|---|