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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V292000

2011 Thomas Built Buses Hdx — Seats

Published June 29, 2010 · Recall initiated: June 29, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V292000, published June 29, 2010. Recalling firm: BUSWEST, LLC; 2011 Thomas Built Buses Hdx — Seats.

What's the hazard

BUSWEST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 HDX SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON THOMAS BUILT CHASSIS FROM OCTOBER 6, 2009 THROUGH JANUARY 25, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH SEATS MANUFACTURED BY IMMI. THE SEAT CUSHION LOCKING MECHANISMS WERE MISALIGNED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. THIS ERROR RENDERS THE SCHOOL BUSES NONCOMPLIANT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION.

What to do

BUSWEST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUSWEST AT 1-310-984-3900.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
HDX
Manufacturer
BUSWEST, LLC
Lot
2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Thomas Built Buses Hdx — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V292000 on June 29, 2010. Reported hazard: BUSWEST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 HDX SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON THOMAS BUILT CHASSIS FROM OCTOBER 6, 2009 THROUGH JANUARY 25, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH SEATS MANUFACTURED BY IMMI. THE SEAT CUSHION LOCKING MECHANISMS WERE MISALIGNED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. THIS ERROR RENDERS THE SCHOOL BUSES NONCOMPLIANT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION.

What should I do if I have this product?

BUSWEST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUSWEST AT 1-310-984-3900.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOMAS BUILT BUSES. Model: HDX.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)