Prevost Recall 22V698000: Seat Belts

NHTSA recall 22V698000 · announced September 19, 2022 · filed by Prevost Car (us) Inc. · 255 units affected

The 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."

The risk

An incorrect seat belt may not adequately protect the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2021 Prevost X3-45 Commuter
• 2022 Prevost X3-45 Commuter
• 2023 Prevost X3-45 Commuter

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.