NHTSA Campaign 08V597000
SEATS
Issued by PREVOST CARS, INC. · Reported Nov 17, 2008 · 81 vehicles affected
What's wrong
PREVOST IS RECALLING 81 MY 2008-2009 X3-45, H3-41, AND H3-45 MOTOR COACHES. DURING PRODUCTION THE WRONG GRADE 5 BOLTS WERE USED TO INSTALL THE PEDESTAL OF THE PASSENGER SEAT. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE BOLTS WOULD BREAK AT INSTALLATION OR DURING THE NORMAL USE OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOLTS WITH THE CORRECT SPECIFIED BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-831-5432.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PREVOST | H3-41 | 2008 | 81 |
| PREVOST | H3-41 | 2009 | 81 |
| PREVOST | H3-45 | 2008 | 81 |
| PREVOST | H3-45 | 2009 | 81 |
| PREVOST | X3-45 | 2008 | 81 |
| PREVOST | X3-45 | 2009 | 81 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 08V597000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.