6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2022-09-20
Description
Prevost car (us) inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2023 prevost x3-45 commuter motorcoaches. The driver's seat is equipped with a type 1 seat belt instead of the correct type 2 seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.
Consequence
An incorrect seat belt may not adequately protect the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Prevost will replace the driver's seat and seat belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on november 4, 2022. Owners may contact prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
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.
DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2022-09-20
Description
Prevost car (us) inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2023 prevost x3-45 commuter motorcoaches. The driver's seat is equipped with a type 1 seat belt instead of the correct type 2 seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.
Consequence
An incorrect seat belt may not adequately protect the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Prevost will replace the driver's seat and seat belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 16, 2023. Owners may contact prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
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.
DEFECT #3 - SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2023-07-12
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #4 - SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2023-07-12
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #5 - SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2023-07-12
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
Posted on: 2023-12-26
Description
Prevost car (us) inc. (prevost) is recalling certain 2014 and 2018 h3-41, 2013-2024 h3-45, 2012-2024 x3-45, and 2017-2023 x3-45 commuter vehicles. The red beacon lighting on the threshold warning system (tws) may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 403, platform lift systems.
Consequence
Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Prevost will replace the red beacons, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed february 6, 2024. A second notice will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is sr24-03.
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.