The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V131000·Announced 2016-03-04

Prevost Recalls X3-45 Buses Due to Cracking Passenger Seat Frames

Prevost is recalling 2015-2016 X3-45 buses because cracks in sliding passenger seats may compromise structural integrity, increasing injury risk in crashes.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat frame cracks) that compromises structural integrity and increases the risk of passenger injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Prevost Cars, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 X3-45 vehicles manufactured between October 1, 2014, and February 12, 2016. The recall affects 237 vehicles equipped with American Seating sliding passenger seats.

The defect involves potential cracks between the seat frame and the support pedestal. A crack in the seat attachment could compromise the structural integrity of the seat, which increases the risk of passenger injury in the event of a crash.

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sliding seats free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-418-883-3391 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 — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
237

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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