NHTSA Recall 23V272000
Filed by Prevost Car (US) Inc.. Component: Seats. Reported 2023-04-17. An estimated 280 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.