The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V107000·Announced 2015-02-24

Prevost Recalls 2014 X3-45 Coaches Due to Seat Belt Defect

Prevost is recalling 38 model year 2014 X3-45 commuter coaches because the driver's seat belt retractor may not lock properly, 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 restraint defect that increases the risk of personal injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Prevost Cars, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 X3-45 commuter coaches manufactured between October 1, 2014, and January 29, 2015. The recall affects 38 vehicles equipped with Recaro-brand driver seats featuring a two-point seat belt and inward-facing retractor configuration.

The defect involves a seat belt retractor that may not lock as intended when the occupant has the seat in the full back position. If the retractor fails to lock, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained during a vehicle crash, which increases the risk of personal injury.

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reconfigure the seat belt to provide the needed clearance at no charge. The recall began in March 2015. 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
Brand
PREVOST
Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Bus
Hazard
Affected units
38

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 (1)

  • X3-45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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