NHTSA Recall 21V485000: Critical fasteners (seat belts)
Prevost Cars, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 65 vehicles. It affects 2021–2022 Prevost X3-45 Commuter.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V485000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR SR21-308 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Report received | June 28, 2021 |
| Owner notification | August 31, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2022 X3-45 Commuter Coach buses. The passenger seats may have an attachment improperly clamped to the wall rail on the outboard side. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety risk
Unsecured seats may not properly restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Prevost will provide instructions to inspect and replace the seat belt clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR SR21-308.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V485000
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.