HSM SOLUTIONS HSM SOLUTIONS RESTRAINING BARRIERS Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
HSM SOLUTIONS RESTRAINING BARRIERS
Brand
HSM SOLUTIONS
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Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company is recalling certain HSM SOLUTIONS RESTRAINING BARRIERS equipment due to seats:barriers issues. Failure to properly restrain an unbelted seat occupant 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 FB11-39 DRW restraining barriers. In a hard braking situation or vehicle crash event, the barrier may not properly restrain an unbelted seat occupant. As a result, these barriers 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)
Failure to properly restrain an unbelted seat occupant can increase the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
HSM is working with Collins Bus, the purchaser of the affected barriers to notify owners, and Collins Bus dealers will install an extra part on the restraining barrier to reinforce the barrier frame, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. 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