NHTSA Recall 10V142000: Seats
H. A. DEHART reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 2010–2011 Thomas Built 161TS.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V142000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | April 9, 2010 |
| Owner notification | February 2, 2010 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
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."
Safety risk
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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V142000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.