Prevost Car (US) (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2023 X3-45 commuter buses. The retention pin securing the passenger seat recline mechanism could fail, causing the mechanism to collapse, and result in a loose backrest. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.”
Prevost Car (US) – Passenger Seat Recline Mechanism Failure/FMVSS 210
| Report Received Date | 07/11/2022 |
| NHTSA ID | 22V496000 |
| Consequence Summary | During a crash, the loose backrest and the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of an injury. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will inspect and replace the retention pins and c-clips, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046. |
| Recall Code | SR22-311 |
| Potentially Affected | 206 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V496000) |
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