Safety Recall NHTSA · 18E056000 Reported July 17, 2018

Knee impact area foam insufficient/fmvss 222

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company · N/A · 31,990 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18E056000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
31,990
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
July 17, 2018
Completion Rate
27.61

Defect Summary

Hickory springs manufacturing company (hsm) is recalling certain ce white sb11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, and sb11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. the foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Safety Consequence

If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Hsm will notify the bus manufacturers that purchased the seats, and dealers for those manufacturers will insert an additional piece of expanded polystyrene (eps) foam into the seatback, free of charge. the recall began september 11, 2018. owners may contact hsm customer service at 1-419-492-2157 extension 243.

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 Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company dealer and reference recall ID 18E056000 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 18E056000

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

What is recall 18E056000?

NHTSA recall 18E056000 was issued by Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company on July 17, 2018. It addresses: Knee impact area foam insufficient/fmvss 222. The recall affects approximately 31,990 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 18E056000 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.