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HighNHTSA·21V348000·Announced 2021-05-13

Prevost Recalls 2021 X3 Commuter Coaches Due to Seat Belt Assembly Defect

Prevost is recalling 2021 X3 Commuter Coaches because incorrectly assembled seat belts at flip-up seats may sit improperly on wheelchair users, increasing injury risk.

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 injury, 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 2021 X3 Commuter Coaches. The recall addresses a defect where parts of the seat belt installed at flip-up seats may have been incorrectly assembled. This assembly error can cause the shoulder strap to sit improperly on a person in a wheelchair.

An improperly positioned seat belt increases the risk of injury to the occupant. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owner notification letters were mailed on July 11, 2021. Owners should contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046 to arrange for inspection and repair instructions, which will be provided free of charge. Prevost's recall number for this action is SR21-301. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER
Brand
PREVOST
Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Bus
Hazard
Affected units
17

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 COMMUTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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