COLLINS MID BUS DH500 2013: SEAT BELTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V590000

Make Model Year
COLLINS MID BUS DH500 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-01-07 2013-11-21 2013-11-26

Production Dates: 2013-08-20 - 2013-11-13

Manufacturers Involved: Collins Bus Corporation

Component: SEAT BELTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 333

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 209

Summary

Collins Bus Corporation "Collins" is recalling certain model year 2013 model school bus and multi-functional school activity buses manufactured August 20, 2013, through November 13, 2013 and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, the buses fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Consequence

If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

Remedy

Collins will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle, and if necessary, replace the seat belt buckles, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2014. Owners may contact Collins at 1-800-533-1850.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.