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HighNHTSA·14V206000·Announced 2014-04-18

Prevost Recalls Coaches Due to Seat Belt Damage Risk

Prevost is recalling 80 X3-45 and H3-45 coaches because raised wheelchair seats may damage seat belts, increasing injury risk in a crash.

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 safety-critical component (seat belts) that may fail in a crash, increasing injury risk, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Prevost Cars, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 X3-45 and 2010-2014 H3-45 coaches manufactured between May 1, 2010, and November 7, 2013. The recall affects 80 vehicles equipped with Amaya Seats that have a base capable of being raised to accommodate wheelchairs.

The defect involves the seat bases rubbing against the seat belts when raised and lowered, which may cause damage to the belts. A damaged seat belt may fail during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

Dealers will inspect and replace any damaged seat belts and change the attachment point at the seat to remove the risk of damage, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PREVOST X3-45, H3-45
Brand
PREVOST
Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Coach
Hazard
Affected units
80

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 (2)

  • X3-45
  • H3-45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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