Prevost Motor Coaches Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Restraint Belt Defect
Prevost is recalling 2008-2010 motor coaches because the wheelchair lift restraint belt may not latch fully, allowing the lift to move with an occupant on board.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a mechanical defect that could result in injury to a lift user, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Prevost Cars, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Prevost H3-45, X3-45, and H3-41 motor coaches. The recall involves vehicles fitted with Ricon Public Use Lifts. Approximately 280 units are affected by this campaign, designated as SR10-19.
The defect involves the restraint belt on the wheelchair lifts. The belt is designed to prevent the lift from moving unless the tongue is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. However, it is possible for an operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this scenario, the belt appears latched, but the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform, posing a risk of injury.
The recall began on June 14, 2010. Prevost will provide customers with a warning decal and a DVD-based training aid to address the issue. Owners may contact Prevost Technical Publications at 1-418-831-5432 X 235 or by email at [email protected] for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- PREVOST H3-45, X3-45, H3-41
- Brand
- PREVOST
- Manufacturer
- PREVOST CARS, INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Motor Coach
- Affected units
- 280
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- H3-45
- X3-45
- H3-41
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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