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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18E056000

Ce White School Bus Seat — Seats

Published July 20, 2018 · Recall initiated: July 17, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18E056000, published July 20, 2018 and initiated July 17, 2018. Recalling firm: Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company; Ce White School Bus Seat — Seats.

What's the hazard

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (HSM) is recalling certain CE White SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, and SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.

What to do

HSM will notify the bus manufacturers that purchased the seats, and dealers for those manufacturers will insert an additional piece of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam into the seatback, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact HSM customer service at 1-419-492-2157 extension 243.

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Recall details

Brand
CE WHITE
Model
SCHOOL BUS SEAT
Manufacturer
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company
Lot
CE WHITE SCHOOL BUS SEAT
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Ce White School Bus Seat — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18E056000 on July 20, 2018. Reported hazard: Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (HSM) is recalling certain CE White SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, and SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.

What should I do if I have this product?

HSM will notify the bus manufacturers that purchased the seats, and dealers for those manufacturers will insert an additional piece of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam into the seatback, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact HSM customer service at 1-419-492-2157 extension 243.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CE WHITE. Model: SCHOOL BUS SEAT.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)