The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V698000·Announced 2022-09-19

Prevost Recalls X3-45 Commuter Motorcoaches Due to Incorrect Seat Belt Type

Prevost is recalling 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter motorcoaches because the driver's seat has a Type 1 seat belt instead of the required Type 2, which may not adequately protect the driver 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 (incorrect seat belt type) that fails to meet federal safety standards, creating a risk of injury in a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Prevost Car (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2023 Prevost X3-45 Commuter motorcoaches. The recall involves 255 vehicles where the driver's seat is equipped with a Type 1 seat belt instead of the correct Type 2 seat belt. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

An incorrect seat belt may not adequately protect the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Prevost will replace the driver's seat and seat belt free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 16, 2023. 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 — Motorcoach
Hazard
Affected units
255

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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