Prevost XL-40 Coach, H3-45 Coach +2 more: Seats and Restraints

Affects Prevost XL-40 Coach, H3-45 Coach, H3-41 Coach, XL-45 Coach · 1996–1997 — about 478 vehicles.

The hazard

TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACKREST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME MAY FAIL. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE BACKREST COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE SEAT FRAME CAUSING LOSS OF SUPPORT TO THE OPERATOR'S TORSO. THIS COULD CAUSE THE OPERATOR TO LOSE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH. CORRECTION: SEATS WILL BE INSPECTED AND DEFECTIVE SEAT FRAMES WILL BE REPLACED.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational