Safety Recall NHTSA · 11E026000 Reported June 28, 2011

Self-latching seat cushion/fmvss 222

C. E. White Company · N/A · 19,467 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11E026000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
C. E. White Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
19,467
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
June 28, 2011

Defect Summary

C. E. White is recalling certain self-latching seat cushions manufactured from april 14, 2010, through june 7, 2011. these seats are installed as original equipment in various school buses. the self-latching mechanism used to retain the seat cushion to the frame may not activate. accordingly, these seats fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Safety Consequence

Vehicle occupants may be injured in the event of a vehicle crash should the seat cushion flip up out of place. also, out of position seat cushions could interfere with emergency egress of the vehicle.

Corrective Action

C. E. White is working with the bus manufacturers to notify owners and repair the affected buses free of charge. owners may contact either c. E. White at 1-419-492-5324 or their vehicle manufacturer.

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 C. E. White Company dealer and reference recall ID 11E026000 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 11E026000

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

What is recall 11E026000?

NHTSA recall 11E026000 was issued by C. E. White Company on June 28, 2011. It addresses: Self-latching seat cushion/fmvss 222. The recall affects approximately 19,467 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized C. E. White Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11E026000 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.