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NHTSA Recall 08V597000: Seats

PREVOST CARS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 81 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Prevost H3-41.

81
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2008
owners notified (November 18)
NHTSA campaign08V597000
Manufacturer campaignSR08-21
ComponentSEATS
Report receivedNovember 17, 2008
Owner notificationNovember 18, 2008
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes

Prevost recall no. Sr08-21.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 08V597000

Make and modelModel years
Prevost H3-412008, 2009
Prevost H3-452008, 2009
Prevost X3-452008, 2009

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.