Recall 10V142000: H. A. DEHART

Report received

Apr 9, 2010

Manufacturer

H. A. DEHART

Potentially affected

4vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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."

Possible consequence

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.