Safety Recall NHTSA · 18E098000 Reported October 30, 2018

Floor pedestal may detach/fmvss 210

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company · N/A · 100 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18E098000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
100
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
October 30, 2018
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Hickory springs manufacturing company (hsm) is recalling certain hsm nextgen 45" 3pt school bus seats, part number genq3-45 lh. the bolts that secure the rear of the seat pedestal to the floor may fracture, allowing the pedestal to detach from the bus floor. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Safety Consequence

If the floor pedestal disconnects from the floor during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Hsm will notify the manufacturer that purchased the affected seats, and their dealers will install a new fastener and an additional strap to the rearward seat pedestal, free of charge. the recall began november 16, 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 18E098000 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 18E098000

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

What is recall 18E098000?

NHTSA recall 18E098000 was issued by Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company on October 30, 2018. It addresses: Floor pedestal may detach/fmvss 210. The recall affects approximately 100 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 18E098000 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.