Prevost X3-45 Commuter Bus Recall Due to Seat Anchor Issues
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Prevost Car (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3-45 commuter buses because passenger seat anchors may be improperly installed, potentially increasing injury risk in a crash.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 8, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Prevost Car (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3-45 commuter buses due to improperly installed passenger seat anchors, which may not adequately restrain occupants.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 2025 and 2026 model year X3-45 COMMUTER buses manufactured by Prevost. A total of 264 units are affected. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V093000, and Prevost's recall number is SR26-304. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting February 27, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners should have their vehicles inspected and the seat anchors reinstalled as necessary at no charge by Prevost. Notification letters were mailed on March 10, 2026. Contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046 for more information.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses a safety defect that could fail to restrain passengers during a crash, increasing the risk of injury and highlighting the importance of proper vehicle maintenance.
Source
NHTSA Recall ID: 26V093000. For more details, visit NHTSA.gov.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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