Thomas Built recall: Seats
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 could 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
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
- Thomas Built 161Ts 2010–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V142000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- H. A. Dehart
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 9, 2010
- Owners notified
- Feb 2, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Feb 24, 2010 to Feb 24, 2010
- Part
- Seats
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 222
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.