Recall 10V142000 — SEATS Defect in 2010-2011 THOMAS BUILT 161TS
RECALL This recall affects up to 4 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 10V142000 |
| Manufacturer | H. A. DEHART |
| Vehicles Affected | 4 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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."
Safety 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
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 13V536000 | 2013 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR | SEATS:BARRIERS | 6 | |
| 13V468000 | 2013 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR | STRUCTURE | 32 | |
| 13V306000 | 2011 THOMAS BUILT CHSU/MICKEY | EQUIPMENT | 5 | |
| 12V570000 | 2011 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 6,296 | |
| 12V296000 | 2011 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1,312 | |
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