COLLINS DE516 2018: SEATS:BARRIERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V211000

Make Model Year
COLLINS DE516 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-04-12 2019-03-19 2019-03-21

Production Dates: 2015-04-03 - 2019-02-02

Manufacturers Involved: Collins Bus Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 19e-010

Component: SEATS:BARRIERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3787

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222

Summary

Collins Bus Corporation "Collins Bus" is recalling certain 2015-2019 Midbus DH500, DH516, DH400, DE416, DE500, DE516, TH400, SH416, and SH400 school buses equipped with HSM 39-INCH FB11 restraining barriers. In a hard braking situation or vehicle crash event, the barrier may not properly restrain an unbelted seat occupant. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

Consequence

Failure to properly restrain an unbelted seat occupant can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Collins will notify owners, and HSM dealers will reinforce the barrier frame, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850, extension 424. Collins' number for this recall is 19E-010.

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.