Prevost X3-45 Commuter (2021-2023): Seats
Recall 23V272000 · Apr 17, 2023 · Prevost Car (US) Inc.
280
vehicles affected
280
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V272000
- Date
- Apr 17, 2023
- Maker
- Prevost Car (US) Inc.
- Units affected
- 280
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats > Critical fasteners
- Model years
- 2021-2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the passenger, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Prevost | X3-45 Commuter | 2021-2023 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V272000?
1 model: Prevost X3-45 Commuter (2021-2023), about 280 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V272000?
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.
What can happen?
An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the passenger, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.