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HighNHTSA·23V271000·Announced 2023-04-17

Prevost Recalls X3-45 Commuter Buses Due to Loose Seat Bolts

Prevost is recalling 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter buses because loose seat cushion bolts may allow cushions to detach, increasing injury risk in crashes.

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 in seat fasteners that increases the risk of injury during a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Prevost Cars (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter buses. The recall addresses a defect where foldable passenger seat cushion bolts may be loose and could fall out, allowing the seat cushion to detach from the seat frame.

A detached passenger seat cushion may not adequately restrain the passenger, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. The recall affects 280 vehicles.

Prevost will add adhesive to the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 7, 2023. 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
280

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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