NHTSA Recall 16V131000
Filed by Prevost Car (US) Inc.. Component: Seats. Reported 2016-03-04. An estimated 237 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 X3-45 vehicles manufactured from October 1, 2014, through February 12, 2016, equipped with American Seating sliding passenger seats. The sliding seats on the affected vehicles may experience cracks between the seat frame and the support pedestal.
Risk
A crack in the seat attachment could compromise the structural integrity of the seat, increasing the risk of passenger injury in the event of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sliding seats, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-418-883-3391. Prevost's number for this recall is SR16-305.
Manufacturer campaign number: SR16-305
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.safercar.gov.