Prevost Recall 23V184000: Structure, Emergency, Escape/egress/exit, Latching/release System
NHTSA recall 23V184000 · announced March 20, 2023 · filed by Prevost Car (us) Inc. · 1 units affected
The problem
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling one 2023 H3-45 vehicle. The emergency exit window may require excessive force to open. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
The risk
An emergency exit that requires excessive force to open may prevent or delay use of the exit, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
What to do
Prevost will inspect and adjust the emergency exit window, if necessary, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR23-08.
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
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.