Does the 2011 Thomas Built 161TS have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2011 Thomas Built 161TS recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Thomas Built dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2011 Thomas Built 161TS?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2011 Thomas Built 161TS recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2011 Thomas Built 161TS. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Thomas Built been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Thomas Built dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2011 Thomas Built 161TS recalls, newest first

April 9, 2010NHTSA 10V1420004 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

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."
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2011 Thomas Built 161TS were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2011 Thomas Built 161TS have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2011 Thomas Built 161TS recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Thomas Built dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2011 Thomas Built 161TS?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.