C. E. White Company | NHTSA Recall #13E020000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13E020000 by C. E. White Company. Affecting flip seat model quasi static "qsj11" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), flip seat model student safety seat "sssj" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), and flip seat model school bus seat "sbj" (30", 36", 39" and 45") shipped between the dates of september 12, 2005, and january 31, 2013, to various school bus manufacturers to be installed as original equipment Includes 925 affected units, Flip Seat/Possible Toe or foot pinch, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

flip seat model quasi static "qsj11" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), flip seat model student safety seat "sssj" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), and flip seat model school bus seat "sbj" (30", 36", 39" and 45") shipped between the dates of september 12, 2005, and january 31, 2013, to various school bus manufacturers to be installed as original equipment

Defect Summary

C. E. White is recalling certain flip seat model quasi static "qsj11" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), flip seat model student safety seat "sssj" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), and flip seat model school bus seat "sbj" (30", 36", 39" and 45") shipped between the dates of september 12, 2005, and january 31, 2013, to various school bus manufacturers to be installed as original equipment.

Corrective Action

C. E. White will work closely with the school bus manufacturers to identify and notify the school bus owners of the safety recall. the school bus manufacturers will install a safety guard to cover the gap in the lower frame of the flip seat. a notification schedule for this campaign has not yet been established. owners should contact their vehicle manufacturer or c. E. White at 1-419-492-2157 for more information.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13E020000

Manufacturer: C. E. White Company

Report Received Date: 2013-04-23T00:00:00

Subject: Flip seat/possible toe or foot pinch

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 925

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: C. E. White is recalling certain flip seat model quasi static "qsj11" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), flip seat model student safety seat "sssj" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), and flip seat model school bus seat "sbj" (30", 36", 39" and 45") shipped between the dates of september 12, 2005, and january 31, 2013, to various school bus manufacturers to be installed as original equipment.

Consequence Summary: When a flip seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the flip seat. when a vehicle passenger occupies the flip seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the horizontal position to sit in the seat, the occupant of the rearward seat could suffer a pinch point injury to their toes and/or foot.

Corrective Action: C. E. White will work closely with the school bus manufacturers to identify and notify the school bus owners of the safety recall. the school bus manufacturers will install a safety guard to cover the gap in the lower frame of the flip seat. a notification schedule for this campaign has not yet been established. owners should contact their vehicle manufacturer or c. E. White at 1-419-492-2157 for more information.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 16.97

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NHTSA ID: 13E020000

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