Prevost Recall 23V272000: Seats, Critical Fasteners

NHTSA recall 23V272000 · announced April 17, 2023 · filed by Prevost Car (us) Inc. · 280 units affected

The problem

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."

The risk

An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the passenger, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

What to 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.

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.