PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER 2023: SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V475000

Make Model Year
PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-08-22 2023-07-11 2023-07-12

Manufacturers Involved: Prevost Car (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR23-310

Component: SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 50

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Prevost Car "US" Inc. "Prevost" is recalling certain 2021 and 2023 X3-45 Commuter buses. The bolt securing the passenger seat recline mechanism may loosen and disengage, resulting in an unsecured seat back.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Prevost will inspect, add Loctite adhesive, and adequately tighten the seat recline mechanism bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR23-310.

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.nhtsa.gov.