HSM SOLUTIONS HSM SOLUTIONS NEXT GEN SCHOOL BUS SEATS Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
HSM SOLUTIONS NEXT GEN SCHOOL BUS SEATS
Brand
HSM SOLUTIONS
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Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company is recalling certain HSM SOLUTIONS NEXT GEN SCHOOL BUS SEATS equipment due to equipment:other:labels issues. Without a warning label, the seat may be used improperly, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (HSM) is recalling certain NextGen School Bus seats with Integrated Child Restraint Systems. These seats may be missing a warning label on the lower restraint strap. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Without a warning label, the seat may be used improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
HSM will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the seats and dealers for those companies will install a warning label to the lower restraint strap portion of the Restraint Belt System. The recall began August 20, 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