Vehicle recall 22V496000 · July 11, 2022
2021-2023 Prevost X3-45 Commuter
The retention pin securing the passenger seat recline mechanism could fail, causing the mechanism to collapse, and result in a loose backrest.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Prevost Car (US) Inc. (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."
- Consequence
- During a crash, the loose backrest and the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V496000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 11, 2022
- Filed by
- Prevost Car (US) Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR22-311
- Owner notification
- August 25, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 206
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Prevost X3-45 Commuter (2021-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021
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