MID BUS DE516WR 2013: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
| Make : MID BUS | Model : DE516WR | Year : 2013 |
| Build Dates : 2012-05-18 - 2014-05-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V452000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-09-23 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-07-23 | Date Added to Database: 2014-07-24 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Collins Bus Corporation | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 374 | ||
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Summary:
Collins Bus Corporation "Collins" is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 DH500, DH516, DH516WR, DE500, and DE516WR school buses manufactured May 18, 2012, to May 30, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the propane fuel line may rub on the third body mount bolt on the left rear of the frame rail possibly resulting in damage to the propane fuel line. |
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Consequence:
Damage to the fuel line may cause a propane leak which may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. |
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Remedy:
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and relocate the propane fuel line, free of charge. The recall began Spetember 23, 2014. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |
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