CE White School Bus Seat recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 17, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company recalls CE White School Bus Seat

Recall number

18E056000

Brand / firm

CE White

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 31,990 units

Why it was recalled

If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What was recalled

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (HSM) is recalling certain CE White SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, and SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

What to do

HSM will notify the bus manufacturers that purchased the seats, and dealers for those manufacturers will insert an additional piece of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam into the seatback, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact HSM customer service at 1-419-492-2157 extension 243.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.