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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18E098000

Hsm Solutions Next Gen School Bus Seats — Seats

Published November 2, 2018 · Recall initiated: October 30, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18E098000, published November 2, 2018 and initiated October 30, 2018. Recalling firm: Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company; Hsm Solutions Next Gen School Bus Seats — Seats.

What's the hazard

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 to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
HSM SOLUTIONS
Model
NEXT GEN SCHOOL BUS SEATS
Manufacturer
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company
Lot
HSM SOLUTIONS NEXT GEN SCHOOL BUS SEATS
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Hsm Solutions Next Gen School Bus Seats — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18E098000 on November 2, 2018. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HSM SOLUTIONS. Model: NEXT GEN SCHOOL BUS SEATS.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)