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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V310000

2016 Collins Dh416 | 2016 Collins De516 — Seats

Published May 17, 2016 · Recall initiated: May 17, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V310000, published May 17, 2016. Recalling firm: Collins Bus Corporation; 2016 Collins Dh416 | 2016 Collins De516 — Seats.

What's the hazard

Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain 2016 DH416 school buses manufactured February 18, 2016, to February 19, 2016 built on Ford chassis, and 2016 DE516 school buses manufactured January 18, 2016, to February 19, 2016 built on Chevrolet chassis. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety System (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.

What to do

Collins will notify owners, and the manufacturer of the seats will replace the seats free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2016. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850. Collins' number for this recall is 16E037.

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Recall details

Brand
COLLINS
Model
DH416
Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Lot
2016 COLLINS DH416 | 2016 COLLINS DE516
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Collins Dh416 | 2016 Collins De516 — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V310000 on May 17, 2016. Reported hazard: Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain 2016 DH416 school buses manufactured February 18, 2016, to February 19, 2016 built on Ford chassis, and 2016 DE516 school buses manufactured January 18, 2016, to February 19, 2016 built on Chevrolet chassis. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety System (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.

What should I do if I have this product?

Collins will notify owners, and the manufacturer of the seats will replace the seats free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2016. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850. Collins' number for this recall is 16E037.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: COLLINS. Model: DH416.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)