2011 Thomas Built 161TS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2011 Thomas Built 161TS. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2011 Thomas Built 161TS
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Seats
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…
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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2011 Thomas Built 161TS. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Thomas Built 161TS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Thomas Built 161TS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Thomas Built 161TS | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Thomas Built 161TS | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2011 Thomas Built 161TS
How do I know if my 2011 Thomas Built 161TS has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2011 Thomas Built 161TS; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Thomas Built dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V142000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.