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 seats issues. If the floor pedestal disconnects from the floor during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (HSM) is recalling certain HSM NextGen 45" 3PT school bus seats, part number GenQ3-45 LH. The bolts that secure the rear of the seat pedestal to the floor may fracture, allowing the pedestal to detach from the bus floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the floor pedestal disconnects from the floor during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
HSM will notify the manufacturer that purchased the affected seats, and their dealers will install a new fastener and an additional strap to the rearward seat pedestal, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 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