NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V142000
SEATS
Published April 12, 2010 · Recall initiated: April 9, 2010
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- THOMAS BUILT
- Model
- 161TS
- Manufacturer
- H. A. DEHART & SONS
- Lot
- 2011 THOMAS BUILT 161TS | 2010 THOMAS BUILT 161TS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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