Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company – Seat Belt Mounting Studs have Inadequate Padding

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (HSM) is recalling certain CE White Convertible School Bus Seats, 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.


Report Received Date 08/08/2017
NHTSA ID 17E045000
Consequence Summary 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.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 6052
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17E045000)