EquipmentApr 23, 2013925 affected

C. E. White recall: Seats

What is wrong

C. E. White is recalling certain Flip Seat model Quasi Static "QSJ11" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), Flip Seat model Student Safety Seat "SSSJ" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), and Flip Seat model School Bus Seat "SBJ" (30", 36", 39" and 45") shipped between the dates of September 12, 2005, and January 31, 2013, to various school bus manufacturers to be installed as original equipment.

What could happen

When a Flip Seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the Flip Seat. When a vehicle passenger occupies the Flip Seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the horizontal position to sit in the seat, the occupant of the rearward seat could suffer a pinch point injury to their toes and/or foot.

The fix

C. E. White will work closely with the school bus manufacturers to identify and notify the school bus owners of the safety recall. The school bus manufacturers will install a safety guard to cover the gap in the lower frame of the flip seat. A notification schedule for this campaign has not yet been established. Owners should contact their vehicle manufacturer or C. E. White at 1-419-492-2157 for more information.

Vehicles covered

C. E. White Flip Seat, Quasi Static
C. E. White Flip Seat, Sbj
C. E. White Flip Seat, Sssj

Facts

NHTSA recall number: 13E020000
Type: Equipment
Filed by: C. E. White Company
Reported to NHTSA: Apr 23, 2013
Owners notified: May 10, 2013
Vehicles or items affected: 925
Started by: The manufacturer
Built: –
Part: Seats

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.safercar.gov.

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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.