The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V292000·Announced 2010-06-29

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

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
Hazard
Affected units
2

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Model numbers (1)

  • HDX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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