MID BUS SH400 2016: SEATS:BARRIERS

Make : MID BUS Model : SH400 Year : 2016
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."
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.
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.