Hsm Solutions recall: Seats
What is wrong
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (HSM) is recalling certain HSM NextGen 45" 3PT school bus seats, part number GenQ3-45 LH. The bolts that secure the rear of the seat pedestal to the floor may fracture, allowing the pedestal to detach from the bus floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
What could happen
If the floor pedestal disconnects from the floor during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
HSM will notify the manufacturer that purchased the affected seats, and their dealers will install a new fastener and an additional strap to the rearward seat pedestal, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact HSM customer service at 1-419-492-2157, extension 243.
Vehicles covered
- Hsm Solutions Next Gen School Bus Seats
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E098000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 30, 2018
- Owners notified
- Nov 16, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 100
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 17, 2018 to Sep 25, 2018
- Part
- Seats
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 210
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hsm Solutions recall: Equipment Aug 15, 2018
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.