NHTSA Recall 23V272000: Critical fasteners (seats)
Prevost Car (US) Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 280 vehicles. It affects 2021–2023 Prevost X3-45 Commuter.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V272000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR23-304 |
| Component | SEATS › CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Report received | April 17, 2023 |
| Owner notification | June 7, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Prevost Cars (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter buses. The foldable passenger seat frames may have been improperly welded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety risk
An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the passenger, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Prevost will inspect and replace the seat frames as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR23-304.
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 23V272000
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.