The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17E045000·Announced 2017-08-08

Hickory Springs Recalls CE White Convertible School Bus Seats

Hickory Springs is recalling CE White Convertible School Bus Seats due to inadequate padding on D-ring mounting studs, which may increase injury risk in rear-end collisions.

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 inadequate padding increases the risk of injury in a collision, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (HSM) is recalling certain CE White Convertible School Bus Seats, specifically the QS11 Series. These seats were manufactured with integral D-Ring mounting studs that may have inadequate padding between the occupant and the D-ring mounting stud.

In the event of a rear-end collision, the seat occupant's head may contact the D-ring mounting stud, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects 6,052 units.

HSM will notify the bus manufacturers that purchased the seats, and dealers for those manufacturers will add the proper padding free of charge. The recall began on August 17, 2017. Owners may contact HSM customer service at 1-800-438-5341 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SEATS recall
Manufacturer
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company
Category
Vehicle — School Bus Seats
Hazard
Affected units
6,052

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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