2018 Prevost X3-45 Recall: Passenger seat belt buckle wires may be frayed
NHTSA campaign 22V236000 · Seat Belts · filed Apr 12, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2018 X3-45 buses. The passenger seat belt buckle wires may be frayed.
The risk
A damaged seat belt assembly may not buckle properly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Prevost will replace the seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V236000 (manufacturer number SR22-09). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.