PREVOST H3-45 2012: SEAT BELTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V206000

Make Model Year
PREVOST H3-45 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-06-16 2014-04-18 2014-04-23

Production Dates: 2010-05-01 - 2013-11-07

Manufacturers Involved: Prevost Car (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR14-26

Component: SEAT BELTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 80

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Prevost Cars, Inc. "Prevost" is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 X3-45 and 2010-2014 H3-45 coaches manufactured May 1, 2010, through November 7, 2013, and equipped with Amaya Seats with a seat base that can be raised to accommodate wheel chairs. When the seat bases are raised and lowered they may rub against the seat belt and possibly cause damage to the seat belt.

Consequence

A damaged seat belt may fail in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged seat belts, and change the attachment point at the seat to remove the risk of damage to the seat belt, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number for this recall is SR14-26.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.