Safety Recall NHTSA · 10E033000 Reported August 9, 2010

Driver seats

National Seating Company · N/A · 3,892 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10E033000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
3,892
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
August 9, 2010

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

The seat could drop unexpectedly with out prior warning and could cause momentary loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized National Seating Company dealer and reference recall ID 10E033000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10E033000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10E033000?

NHTSA recall 10E033000 was issued by National Seating Company on August 9, 2010. It addresses: Driver seats. The recall affects approximately 3,892 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized National Seating Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10E033000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.