Buswest Recalls 2011 Thomas Built HDX School Buses for Seat Defect
Buswest is recalling certain 2011 Thomas Built HDX school buses because misaligned seat cushion locking mechanisms could detach in a crash, increasing injury risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where seat cushions could detach in a crash, increasing injury risk, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Buswest, LLC is recalling certain model year 2011 HDX school buses built on Thomas Built chassis. The affected vehicles were manufactured between October 6, 2009, and January 25, 2010, and are equipped with seats manufactured by IMMI.
The seat cushion locking mechanisms were misaligned during vehicle assembly. This error renders the school buses noncompliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection." In the event of a crash, the seat cushion could detach from the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the bus occupants.
Buswest will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2010. Owners may contact Buswest at 1-310-984-3900 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX
- Brand
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Manufacturer
- BUSWEST, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — School Bus
- Affected units
- 2
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- HDX
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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