The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V485000·Announced 2021-06-28

Prevost Recalls 2021-2022 X3-45 Commuter Buses for Seat Belt Defect

Prevost is recalling 2021-2022 X3-45 Commuter buses because passenger seats may be improperly clamped, failing federal safety standards and increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where seats fail to comply with federal safety standards for anchorages, creating a significant risk of injury during a crash.

Plain-English summary

Prevost Cars, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 X3-45 Commuter Coach buses. The recall addresses a defect where passenger seats may have an attachment improperly clamped to the wall rail on the outboard side. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Unsecured seats may not properly restrain occupants during a crash, which increases the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Prevost will provide instructions to inspect and replace the seat belt clamp free of charge. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER
Brand
PREVOST
Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
65

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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