NHTSA Recall 16V131000: Seats
Prevost Cars, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 237 vehicles. It affects 2015–2016 Prevost X3-45.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V131000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR16-305 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | March 4, 2016 |
| Owner notification | April 20, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 X3-45 vehicles manufactured from October 1, 2014, through February 12, 2016, equipped with American Seating sliding passenger seats. The sliding seats on the affected vehicles may experience cracks between the seat frame and the support pedestal.
Safety risk
A crack in the seat attachment could compromise the structural integrity of the seat, increasing the risk of passenger injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sliding seats, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-418-883-3391. Prevost's number for this recall is SR16-305.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V131000
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.