Seat beltsRecall 14V-206 · Prevost vehicles
Prevost Cars, Inc. recall 14V-206 covers 80 Prevost vehicles for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on April 18, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 64% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V206000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 X3-45 and 2010-2014 H3-45 coaches manufactured May 1, 2010, through November 7, 2013, and equipped with Amaya Seats with a seat base that can be raised to accommodate wheel chairs. When the seat bases are raised and lowered they may rub against the seat belt and possibly cause damage to the seat belt.
The risk
A damaged seat belt may fail in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
The fix
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged seat belts, and change the attachment point at the seat to remove the risk of damage to the seat belt, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number for this recall is SR14-26.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
64%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.