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HighNHTSA·22V237000·Announced 2022-04-12

Prevost Recalls 2021-2022 X3-45 Commuter Buses Due to Seat Bolt Issue

Prevost is recalling 2021-2022 X3-45 Commuter buses because improperly tightened seat frame bolts may allow seats to move during 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 structural defect (loose seat bolts) that increases the risk of injury during 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 Car (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 X3-45 Commuter buses. The recall addresses a defect where passenger bench seat frame bolts may have been improperly tightened during assembly.

Loose seat frame bolts may allow the seat to move, which increases the risk of injury during a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Prevost will inspect and tighten the bolts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 15, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost 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 Car (US) Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
155

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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