Campaign 23V-184

Emergency exit window may require excessive force to open

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Defect summary

Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling one 2023 H3-45 vehicle. The emergency exit window may require excessive force to open. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

Consequence

An emergency exit that requires excessive force to open may prevent or delay use of the exit, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

Remedy

Prevost will inspect and adjust the emergency exit window, if necessary, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR23-08.

Notes

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 23V184000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about structure on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 23V-184
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
PrevostH3-4520230
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.