CE WHITE CE WHITE SCHOOL BUS SEAT Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
CE WHITE SCHOOL BUS SEAT
Brand
CE WHITE
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company is recalling certain CE WHITE SCHOOL BUS SEAT equipment due to seats issues. If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026