C. E. White Seats recall

Recalled November 15, 2011 · NHTSA recall 11E049000 · C. E. White

Hazard

IF THE BUS IS STRUCK FROM BEHIND, THE SEAT BACK MAY FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT'S OCCUPANT.

Remedy

C. E. WHITE IS WORKING WITH STARCRAFT TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED BUSES. C. E. WHITE WILL PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE.

Units

168 units

Description

C. E. WHITE IS RECALLING CERTAIN BUS SEATS SOLD AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN STARCRAFT SCHOOL BUSES. THESE SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."

What to do

C. E. WHITE IS WORKING WITH STARCRAFT TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED BUSES. C. E. WHITE WILL PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE.

Product

C. E. White SEAT

Manufacturer(s)

C. E. White Company

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →