Prevost Car (us) Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V620000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V620000 by Prevost Car (us) Inc.. Affecting model year 2014 h3-45 coaches manufactured august 29, 2013, through november 19, 2013 and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles Includes 7 affected units, Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 h3-45 coaches manufactured august 29, 2013, through november 19, 2013 and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles

Defect Summary

Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2014 h3-45 coaches manufactured august 29, 2013, through november 19, 2013 and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Corrective Action

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on january 22, 2014. Owners may contact prevost at 1-877-773-8678. this is prevost recall number sr13-93.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V620000
Manufacturer: Prevost Car (us) Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-11-29T00:00:00
Subject: Seat belt may be difficult to unlatch/fmvss 209
Component: Seat Belts
Potentially Affected Units: 7

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR13-93
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2014 h3-45 coaches manufactured august 29, 2013, through november 19, 2013 and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Consequence Summary: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Corrective Action: Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on january 22, 2014. Owners may contact prevost at 1-877-773-8678. this is prevost recall number sr13-93.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

Metadata

SID: row-k6t5-x5qe_3gv9
NHTSA ID: 13V620000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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