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HighNHTSA·23V475000·Announced 2023-07-11

Prevost Recalls X3-45 Commuter Buses Due to Seat Bolt Loosening

Prevost is recalling 2021 and 2023 X3-45 Commuter buses because a seat bolt may loosen, leaving the seat back unsecured and increasing crash injury risk.

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 restraint failure) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any actual 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 and 2023 X3-45 Commuter buses. The recall addresses a defect where the bolt securing the passenger seat recline mechanism may loosen and disengage, resulting in an unsecured seat back.

An unsecured seat back and integrated seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owners will be notified by mail, with letters mailed on August 22, 2023. Prevost will inspect, add Loctite adhesive, and adequately tighten the seat recline mechanism bolts, 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
50

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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