Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company: Safety Recalls in 2017

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.

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August 8, 2017

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Seat Belt Mounting Studs have Inadequate Padding

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (HSM) is recalling certain CE White Convertible School Bus Seats, QS11 Series. These seats were manufactured with integral D-Ring mounting studs that may have inadequate padding between the occupant and the D-ring mounting stud.

NHTSA ID: 17E045000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 6,052

Consequence Summary:

In the event of a rear end collision, the seat occupant's head may contact the D-ring mounting stud, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

HSM will notify the bus manufacturers that purchased the seats and dealers for those manufacturers will add the proper padding, free of charge. The recall began on August 17, 2017. Owners may contact HSM customer service at 1-800-438-5341.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 85.13

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May 15, 2017

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Covers may Prevent Seat-Mounted Airbag Deployment

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (HSM) is recalling certain Summit-brand driver and front passenger seat accessory seat covers sold for use in RAM ProMaster, Ford Transit and Mercedes Sprinter vehicles. The outside edge seam of the seat cover may not open up as designed, possibly affecting the deployment of the seat-mounted air bags in the event of a crash.

NHTSA ID: 17E026000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 29

Consequence Summary:

In the event of a crash, if the seat-mounted air bags cannot deploy as intended, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Hickory Springs will inspect and remove the defective seat cover and replace it with a new seat cover, free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2017. Owners may contact HSM customer service at 1-800-438-5341.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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March 21, 2017

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Shoulder Seat Belt D-Ring may Detach in a Crash

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (HSM) is recalling certain QS11, QSCR11, QSJ11 and Davenport school bus seats that include three-point lap/shoulder seat belts. These seats may have a loose or missing D-ring mounting nut, allowing the shoulder belt D-ring to detach in a crash.

NHTSA ID: 17E019000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,549

Consequence Summary:

A loose shoulder belt D-ring may prevent the seat belt from adequately restraining the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

HSM has notified the bus manufacturer that purchased the affected seats and an HSM field service technician will inspect the school buses that have the subject seats, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 30, 2017. Owners may contact HSM customer service at 1-800-438-5341.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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