H. A. DEHART & SONS: Safety Recalls in 2010

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by H. A. DEHART & SONS in 2010. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

April 9, 2010

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SEAT CUSHION LOCKING MECHANISM

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."

NHTSA ID: 10V142000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 4

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT CUSHION COULD DETACH FROM THE SEAT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE BUS OCCUPANTS.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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