Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V597000 Reported November 17, 2008

Passenger seat pedestal

Prevost Car (us) Inc. · N/A · 81 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V597000
Manufacturer Campaign
SR08-21
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
81
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 17, 2008

Defect Summary

Prevost is recalling 81 my 2008-2009 x3-45, h3-41, and h3-45 motor coaches. during production the wrong grade 5 bolts were used to install the pedestal of the passenger seat. There is a possibility that the bolts would break at installation or during the normal use of the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the bolts with the correct specified bolts free of charge. the recall began on november 18, 2008. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-831-5432.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Prevost Car (us) Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 08V597000 or campaign SR08-21.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V597000

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

What is recall 08V597000?

NHTSA recall 08V597000 was issued by Prevost Car (us) Inc. on November 17, 2008. It addresses: Passenger seat pedestal. The recall affects approximately 81 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Prevost Car (us) Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V597000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR08-21. 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.