Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company | NHTSA Recall #18E098000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18E098000 by Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company. Affecting hsm nextgen 45" 3pt school bus seats, part number genq3-45 lh Includes 100 affected units, Floor Pedestal may Detach/FMVSS 210, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelshsm nextgen 45" 3pt school bus seats, part number genq3-45 lh
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.