Recall 10V292000: 2011 Thomas Built Buses HDX

Report received

Jun 29, 2010

Manufacturer

BUSWEST, LLC

Potentially affected

2vehicles

Model years

2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Buswest is recalling certain model year 2011 hdx school buses built on thomas built chassis from october 6, 2009 through january 25, 2010 equipped with seats manufactured by immi. The seat cushion locking mechanisms were misaligned during vehicle assembly. This error renders the school buses noncompliant with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Possible consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat cushion could detach from the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the bus occupants.

Remedy

Buswest will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. Owners may contact buswest at 1-310-984-3900.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2011 Thomas Built Buses HDX0 complaints