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HighNHTSA·23V272000·Announced 2023-04-17

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

Prevost is recalling 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter buses because improperly welded seat frames may fail to restrain passengers 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 vehicle defect (improperly welded seat frames) that increases the risk of injury during a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity 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 foldable passenger seat frames may have been improperly welded. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the passenger, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owner notification letters were mailed on June 7, 2023. Prevost will inspect and replace the seat frames as necessary, free of charge. 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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