Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
HSM SOLUTIONS
Model Of Vehicle
NEXT GEN SCHOOL BUS SEATS
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
18E098000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
If The Floor Pedestal Disconnects From The Floor During A Crash, It Can Increase The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company
Start Of Manufacture
20180717
End Of Manufacture
20180925
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
100
Date Owners Notified
20181116
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company
Date Report Received
20181030
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
210