2011 Collins School Bus | 2015 Collins School Bus | 2016 Collins School Bus | 2012 Collins School Bus | 2013 Collins School Bus | 2014 Collins School Bus | 2017 Collins School Bus | 2018 Collins School Bus — Seats
Published October 10, 2018 · Recall initiated: October 5, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V696000, published October 10, 2018 and initiated October 5, 2018. Recalling firm: Collins Bus Corporation; 2011 Collins School Bus | 2015 Collins School Bus | 2016 Collins School Bus | 2012 Collins School Bus | 2013 Collins School Bus | 2014 Collins School Bus | 2017 Collins School Bus | 2018 Collins School Bus — Seats.
What's the hazard
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Collins SL, SH, DH, DE, and TH school buses, built on Promaster chassis, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.
What to do
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will install additional foam into the seat backs, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2018. Owners may contact Collins customer service 1-800-533-1850, extension 424. Collins' number for this recall is 18e056.
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Recall details
- Brand
- COLLINS
- Model
- SCHOOL BUS
- Manufacturer
- Collins Bus Corporation
- Lot
- 2011 COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | 2015 COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | 2016 COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | 2012 COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | 2013 COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | 2014 COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | 2017 COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | 2018 COLLINS SCHOOL BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Collins School Bus | 2015 Collins School Bus | 2016 Collins School Bus | 2012 Collins School Bus | 2013 Collins School Bus | 2014 Collins School Bus | 2017 Collins School Bus | 2018 Collins School Bus — Seats recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V696000 on October 10, 2018. Reported hazard: Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Collins SL, SH, DH, DE, and TH school buses, built on Promaster chassis, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.
What should I do if I have this product?
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will install additional foam into the seat backs, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2018. Owners may contact Collins customer service 1-800-533-1850, extension 424. Collins' number for this recall is 18e056.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: COLLINS. Model: SCHOOL BUS.