Tuesday, November 25, 2008
RECALL: 2008-2009 PREVOST: PASSENGER SEAT BASE
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
PREVOST / H3-41 2008-2009
PREVOST / H3-45 2008-2009
PREVOST / X3-45 2008-2009
Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC. Mfr's Report Date: NOV 10, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V597000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 81
Summary:
PREVOST IS RECALLING 81 MY 2008-2009 X3-45, H341, 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.
Consequence:
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 MAT CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-831-8432.
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.
PREVOST / H3-41 2008-2009
PREVOST / H3-45 2008-2009
PREVOST / X3-45 2008-2009
Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC. Mfr's Report Date: NOV 10, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V597000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 81
Summary:
PREVOST IS RECALLING 81 MY 2008-2009 X3-45, H341, 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.
Consequence:
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 MAT CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-831-8432.
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.
