Prevost H3-45, X3-45: Seat belts

Date

April 18, 2014

Filed by

Prevost Cars, Inc.

Vehicles

Prevost H3-45 (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014); Prevost X3-45 (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Prevost Car (US) Inc.

Component

Seat Belts

Description of the defect

Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 X3-45 and 2010-2014 H3-45 coaches manufactured May 1, 2010, through November 7, 2013, and equipped with Amaya Seats with a seat base that can be raised to accommodate wheel chairs. When the seat bases are raised and lowered they may rub against the seat belt and possibly cause damage to the seat belt.

Potentially affected

80

What can happen

A damaged seat belt may fail in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged seat belts, and change the attachment point at the seat to remove the risk of damage to the seat belt, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number for this recall is SR14-26.

Recall 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.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

June 16, 2014

Manufacturer campaign number

SR14-26

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

14V206000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.