Recall 13V620 affects 7 2014 Prevost H3-45 coaches for seat belt buckles that stay partly latched. Repair is free at any franchised Prevost dealer.
Prevost is recalling 7 2014 H3-45 coaches under recall 13V620 because IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles can leave the latch plate partly engaged after the release button is pressed. A stuck buckle can slow exit during an emergency and increase injury risk; the Prevost dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The seat belt buckle in the 2014 Prevost H3-45 coach is the latch mounted to the seat belt assembly. The latch plate, the flat metal tongue on the belt, clicks into that buckle and holds the occupant restrained until the release button is pressed. The buckle is supposed to release cleanly when the button is pushed.
On affected coaches, the IMMI-brand L9 buckle does not always let the latch plate disengage cleanly. When the release button is pressed, the latch plate can stay partly caught in the buckle instead of coming free. That partial engagement makes the belt difficult to unlatch and means the seat belt assembly does not meet the federal seat belt standard named in the recall.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem shows up when someone tries to unbuckle the belt and the latch plate stays partly engaged after the button is pressed.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Prevost H3-45 | seat belt |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 7 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A seat belt latch plate that stays partly engaged after the release button is pressed can slow exit from the vehicle. In an emergency, delayed exit increases the risk of injury. Schedule the buckle inspection and replacement when instructed by Prevost. Repair will be free at any franchised Prevost dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Prevost H3-45 is included in this recall.
- Contact Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678 to confirm current repair instructions before scheduling service.
- Schedule the seat-belt-buckle inspection and replacement that fixes the buckle latch that stays partly engaged after release.
- Bring the recall notice if Prevost mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V620 when you call.
- Keep seat belts checked before each trip and stop using any seating position where the buckle does not release cleanly.
What happens at the repair
The repair calls for a Prevost technician to inspect the IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckle and replace the buckle if the latch plate stays partly engaged after the release button is pressed. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under recall 13V620. Prevost also listed owner contact information in the remedy notice, but the service visit is handled through the dealer.
Timeline
| November 29, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 22, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V620?
Recall 13V620 covers 7 2014 Prevost H3-45 coaches with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles that can stay partly latched after the release button is pressed. Prevost dealers inspect and replace the affected buckle free of charge.
What should I do if my 2014 Prevost H3-45 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific coach is included in recall 13V620. If it is, contact a franchised Prevost dealer to schedule the seat belt buckle inspection and replacement. Reference recall number 13V620 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Prevost's recall remedy states that dealers inspect and replace the seat belt buckle free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the covered safety defect at no cost to the owner.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is delayed exit from the vehicle during an emergency. If the latch plate stays partly engaged after the release button is pressed, the seat belt becomes difficult to unlatch, increasing the risk of injury. The dealer repair is free.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V620000 |
|---|---|
| Prevost customer service | 1-877-773-8678 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V620 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V620000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →