MID BUS DH500 2019: SEATS:BARRIERS
Make : MID BUS | Model : DH500 | Year : 2019 |
Build Dates : 2015-04-03 - 2019-02-02 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V211000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2019-04-12 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-03-19 | Date Added to Database: 2019-03-21 |
Manufacturers Involved: Collins Bus Corporation | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 19e-010 | ||
Component: SEATS:BARRIERS | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3787 | ||
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." |
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Consequence:
Failure to properly restrain an unbelted seat occupant can increase the risk of injury. |
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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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222 | |
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. |