Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V142000 Reported April 9, 2010

Seat cushion locking mechanism

Q: What is recall 10V142000?

NHTSA recall 10V142000 was issued by H. A. Dehart & Sons on April 9, 2010. It addresses: Seat cushion locking mechanism. The recall affects approximately 4 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

H. A. Dehart & Sons · N/A · 4 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

10V142000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

H. A. Dehart & Sons

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 9, 2010

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized H. A. Dehart & Sons dealer and reference recall ID 10V142000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 10V142000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V142000?

NHTSA recall 10V142000 was issued by H. A. Dehart & Sons on April 9, 2010. It addresses: Seat cushion locking mechanism. The recall affects approximately 4 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized H. A. Dehart & Sons dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V142000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.