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
makesAndModelsce 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.