2008–2009 Prevost H3-41 & 2008–2009 Prevost H3-45 + 1 more recall: seats
⚠️ 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.
💥 The risk
In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V597000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SR08-21
- Manufacturer
- PREVOST CARS, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 81
- Component
- SEATS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 18, 2008
- Built
- Feb 4, 2008 – May 27, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.