PREVOST X3-45 2015: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V131000

Make Model Year
PREVOST X3-45 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-04-20 2016-03-04 2016-03-04

Production Dates: 2014-10-01 - 2016-02-12

Manufacturers Involved: Prevost Car (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR16-305

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 237

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Prevost Cars, Inc. "Prevost" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 X3-45 vehicles manufactured from October 1, 2014, through February 12, 2016, equipped with American Seating sliding passenger seats. The sliding seats on the affected vehicles may experience cracks between the seat frame and the support pedestal.

Consequence

A crack in the seat attachment could compromise the structural integrity of the seat, increasing the risk of passenger injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sliding seats, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-418-883-3391. Prevost's number for this recall is SR16-305.

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.