School bus seats may be too flammable/fmvss 302
Defect Summary
Hickory springs manufacturing company (hsm) is recalling certain ce white school bus seat assemblies which incorporate seat bottom cushion assemblies manufactured february 2, 2015, to april 1, 2015, described as school bus seat bottom with virgin foam core, in sizes ranging from 26-inches to 45-inches wide. for a complete list of the affected seats, see the products table. the affected seats may not meet the flammability requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."
Safety Consequence
If the seats are built with this seat bottom foam core, the seats may not resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source, increasing the risk that a fire may start or spread.
Corrective Action
Hsm will notify the bus manufacturers that used the affected seat foam cores, and their dealers will replace the school bus seat bottoms with foam that is compliant to the safety standard, free of charge. The recall began on may 1, 2015. owners may contact hsm customer service at 1-800-438-5341.
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FAQ: Recall 15E032000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15E032000?
NHTSA recall 15E032000 was issued by Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company on May 1, 2015. It addresses: School bus seats may be too flammable/fmvss 302. The recall affects approximately 1,780 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15E032000 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.