NHTSA recall 23V272000
Seats › Critical fasteners
Prevost X3-45 Commuter
Reported Apr 17, 2023280 vehicles affectedPrevost Car (US) Inc.Maker’s number SR23-304
The defect
Prevost Cars (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter buses. The foldable passenger seat frames may have been improperly welded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
The risk
An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the passenger, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The remedy
Prevost will inspect and replace the seat frames as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR23-304.