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HighNHTSA·22V496000·Announced 2022-07-11

Prevost Recalls 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter Buses Due to Seat Defect

Prevost is recalling 2021-2023 X3-45 commuter buses because a seat retention pin could fail, causing the backrest to collapse and 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 structural vehicle defect (seat mechanism failure) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but no reported injuries or fatalities are mentioned in the source text, 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 2021-2023 X3-45 commuter buses. The recall addresses a defect where the retention pin securing the passenger seat recline mechanism could fail. This failure can cause the mechanism to collapse, resulting in a loose backrest. Consequently, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

During a crash, the loose backrest and seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, which increases the risk of injury. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, though the recall covers the 2021 through 2023 model years.

Dealers will inspect and replace the retention pins and c-clips, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2022. 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 Car (US) Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
206

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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