STABILUS STABILUS BLOC-O-LIFT Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
STABILUS BLOC-O-LIFT
Brand
STABILUS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
NATIONAL SEATING COMPANY is recalling certain STABILUS BLOC-O-LIFT equipment due to seats issues. THE SEAT COULD DROP UNEXPECTEDLY WITH OUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD CAUSE MOMENTARY LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
NATIONAL SEATING CO. (NSC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN STABILUS BLOC-O-LIFT, P/N 5561ED, DRIVER SEATS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 10 THROUGH DECEMBER 4, 2009, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET SERVICE PARTS AND ALSO SOLD AS ORIGINALLY INSTALLED EQUIPMENT IN CERTAIN SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES. THE WELD WHICH HOLDS THE MOUNTING TAB TO THE SHOCK BODY WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED AND CAN BREAK.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
THE SEAT COULD DROP UNEXPECTEDLY WITH OUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD CAUSE MOMENTARY LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
NSC WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF THE AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT AND WILL REPAIR THE AFFECTED SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NSC AT 1-423-884-6651.
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