Thomas Built 161TS (2010-2011): Seats
Recall 10V142000 · Apr 9, 2010 · H. A. Dehart
4
vehicles affected
4
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10V142000
- Date
- Apr 9, 2010
- Maker
- H. A. Dehart
- Units affected
- 4
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats
- Model years
- 2010-2011
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT CUSHION COULD DETACH FROM THE SEAT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE BUS OCCUPANTS.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built | 161TS | 2010-2011 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 10V142000?
1 model: Thomas Built 161TS (2010-2011), about 4 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 10V142000?
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.
What can happen?
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT CUSHION COULD DETACH FROM THE SEAT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE BUS OCCUPANTS.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.