NHTSA Recall 10V292000: Seats
BUSWEST, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2 vehicles. It affects 2011 Thomas Built Buses Hdx.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V292000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | June 29, 2010 |
| Owner notification | June 30, 2010 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Buswest is recalling certain model year 2011 hdx school buses built on thomas built chassis from october 6, 2009 through january 25, 2010 equipped with seats manufactured by immi. The seat cushion locking mechanisms were misaligned during vehicle assembly. This error renders the school buses noncompliant with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the seat cushion could detach from the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the bus occupants.
Remedy
Buswest will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. Owners may contact buswest at 1-310-984-3900.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V292000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Hdx | 2011 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.