Safety Recall NHTSA · 17E071000 Reported November 22, 2017

Seat belt buckle stuck in the locked position

Prevost Car (us) Inc. · N/A · 84 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17E071000
Manufacturer Campaign
CR4316E and CR4340E
Manufacturer
Prevost Car (us) Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
84
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
November 22, 2017
Completion Rate
0.00

Defect Summary

Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain recaro am71, am72 and am80 commercial bus driver seats sold as aftermarket replacement parts. in the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.

Safety Consequence

If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Prevost will notify the purchasers, and dealers will inspect the driver seat belt buckles and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. the recall began on april 30, 2018. owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. prevost's numbers for this recall are cr4316e and cr4340e.

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 17E071000 or campaign CR4316E and CR4340E.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17E071000

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

What is recall 17E071000?

NHTSA recall 17E071000 was issued by Prevost Car (us) Inc. on November 22, 2017. It addresses: Seat belt buckle stuck in the locked position. The recall affects approximately 84 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 17E071000 or the manufacturer campaign number CR4316E and CR4340E. 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.