NHTSA recall 10V142000
Seats
Thomas Built 161TS
Reported Apr 9, 20104 vehicles affectedH. A. DEHARTBuilt Feb 24, 2010 – Feb 24, 2010
The defect
H. A. Dehart IS recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 thomas built 161ts model school buses manufactured on february 24, 2010. 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."
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat cushion could detach from the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the bus occupants.
The remedy
All the buses have been repaired, therefore an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. owner may contact h. A. Dehart toll-free at 1-800-222-0271.