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- SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021 and 2023 X3-45 Commuter buses. The bolt securing the passenger seat recline mechanism may loosen and disengage, resulting in an unsecured seat back.
- Risk
- An unsecured seat back and integrated seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Prevost will inspect, add Loctite adhesive, and adequately tighten the seat recline mechanism bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR23-310.
- 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
A bolt securing the passenger seat recline mechanism on certain buses may loosen and come apart, leaving the seat back unsecured. A seat back that is not held firmly may not properly restrain an occupant, including the seat belt attached to it, which increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The manufacturer will inspect the seat recline mechanism bolts and, where needed, add Loctite adhesive and tighten them properly. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2023. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your VIN for open recalls, or contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046 and reference recall SR23-310.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Prevost X3-45 Commuter | 20212023 |
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