Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V292000 Reported June 29, 2010

Seat cushion retention locking mechanism

Buswest, Llc · N/A · 2 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V292000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 29, 2010

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat cushion could detach from the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the bus occupants.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Buswest, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 10V292000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V292000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V292000?

NHTSA recall 10V292000 was issued by Buswest, Llc on June 29, 2010. It addresses: Seat cushion retention locking mechanism. The recall affects approximately 2 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Buswest, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V292000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.