Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company | NHTSA Recall #15E032000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15E032000 by Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company. Affecting ce white school bus seat assemblies which incorporate seat bottom cushion assemblies manufactured february 2, 2015, to april 1, 2015, described as school bus seat bottom with virgin foam core, in sizes ranging from 26-inches to 45-inches wide Includes 1,780 affected units, School Bus Seats may be too Flammable/FMVSS 302, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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ce white school bus seat assemblies which incorporate seat bottom cushion assemblies manufactured february 2, 2015, to april 1, 2015, described as school bus seat bottom with virgin foam core, in sizes ranging from 26-inches to 45-inches wide

Defect Summary

Hickory springs manufacturing company (hsm) is recalling certain ce white school bus seat assemblies which incorporate seat bottom cushion assemblies manufactured february 2, 2015, to april 1, 2015, described as school bus seat bottom with virgin foam core, in sizes ranging from 26-inches to 45-inches wide. for a complete list of the affected seats, see the products table. the affected seats may not meet the flammability requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."

Corrective Action

Hsm will notify the bus manufacturers that used the affected seat foam cores, and their dealers will replace the school bus seat bottoms with foam that is compliant to the safety standard, free of charge. The recall began on may 1, 2015. owners may contact hsm customer service at 1-800-438-5341.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15E032000
Report Received Date: 2015-05-01T00:00:00
Subject: School bus seats may be too flammable/fmvss 302
Component: Seats
Potentially Affected Units: 1,780

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Hickory springs manufacturing company (hsm) is recalling certain ce white school bus seat assemblies which incorporate seat bottom cushion assemblies manufactured february 2, 2015, to april 1, 2015, described as school bus seat bottom with virgin foam core, in sizes ranging from 26-inches to 45-inches wide. for a complete list of the affected seats, see the products table. the affected seats may not meet the flammability requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."
Consequence Summary: If the seats are built with this seat bottom foam core, the seats may not resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source, increasing the risk that a fire may start or spread.
Corrective Action: Hsm will notify the bus manufacturers that used the affected seat foam cores, and their dealers will replace the school bus seat bottoms with foam that is compliant to the safety standard, free of charge. The recall began on may 1, 2015. owners may contact hsm customer service at 1-800-438-5341.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 89.66

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