Safety Recall NHTSA · 96V178007 Reported December 27, 1996

Prevost/isringhausen/seats

Q: What is recall 96V178007?

NHTSA recall 96V178007 was issued by Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive on December 27, 1996. It addresses: Prevost/isringhausen/seats. The recall affects approximately 478 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive · N/A · 478 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

96V178007

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

478

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 27, 1996

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver position. two welds located on the back rest adjustment side of the seat frame did not meet the manufacturer's specifications.

Safety Consequence

If these welds were not to specification, back rest loads could cause the welds to fail. the back rest would disengage from the seat frame allowing loss of support to the driver's torso and possibly causing loss of control of the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Isringhausen is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive dealer and reference recall ID 96V178007 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 96V178007

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 96V178007?

NHTSA recall 96V178007 was issued by Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive on December 27, 1996. It addresses: Prevost/isringhausen/seats. The recall affects approximately 478 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96V178007 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.