Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company: Safety Recalls in 2015

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.

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May 1, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

School Bus Seats may be too Flammable/FMVSS 302

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."

NHTSA ID: 15E032000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,780

Consequence Summary:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 89.66

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February 25, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Quad Step Rivet May Shear

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (HSM) is recalling certain RV quad entry steps, models 24" RV Step 8x8 PRCD RAD, 24" RV Step 8x8 RAD, 24" RV Step 8x8 ST PRC RAD RGR, 24" 8x8 Quad PRCD RAD Boxed, and 24" RV Step 8x8 ST PRC RAD W/BRKT, all manufactured October 18, 2012, to February 14, 2014. The rivets joining the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th steps may shear and fail when weight is placed upon the steps.

NHTSA ID: 15E013000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 17,469

Consequence Summary:

If the rivet shears under occupant load, the occupant may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action:

HSM will notify the manufacturers that purchased the steps for use in recreational vehicles, and those manufacturers will notify the vehicle owners. To remedy the steps, the rivets will be removed and the step sections will be bolted toegther, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact HSM customer service at 1-800-438-5341.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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