Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company | NHTSA Recall #19E010000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19E010000 by Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company. Affecting fb11-39 drw restraining barriers Includes 6,786 affected units, Barrier may not Properly Restrain Occupant, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsfb11-39 drw restraining barriers
Defect Summary
Hickory springs manufacturing company (hsm) is recalling certain fb11-39 drw restraining barriers. in a hard braking situation or vehicle crash event, the barrier may not properly restrain an unbelted seat occupant. as a result, these barriers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Corrective Action
Hsm is working with collins bus, the purchaser of the affected barriers to notify owners, and collins bus dealers will install an extra part on the restraining barrier to reinforce the barrier frame, free of charge. the recall began february 28, 2019. owners may contact hsm customer service at 1-419-492-2157 extension 243.