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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 19V211000

2017 Collins Dh400 | 2018 Collins Dh516 | 2017 Collins De500 | 2018 Collins De500 | 2017 Collins De416 | 2015 Collins Th400 | 2017 Collins Th400 | 2018 Collins Th400 | 2019 Collins Th400 | 2017 Collins Sh416 | 2019 Collins Sh416 | 2017 Collins Sh400 | 2016 Collins De516 | 2017 Collins De516 | 2019 Collins De516 | 2018 Collins Dh500 | 2019 Collins De416 | 2016 Collins De416 | 2015 Collins De500 | 2016 Collins Dh400 — Seats: barriers

Published March 21, 2019 · Recall initiated: March 19, 2019

Summary

NHTSA records recall 19V211000, published March 21, 2019 and initiated March 19, 2019. Recalling firm: Collins Bus Corporation; 2017 Collins Dh400 | 2018 Collins Dh516 | 2017 Collins De500 | 2018 Collins De500 | 2017 Collins De416 | 2015 Collins Th400 | 2017 Collins Th400 | 2018 Collins Th400 | 2019 Collins Th400 | 2017 Collins Sh416 | 2019 Collins Sh416 | 2017 Collins Sh400 | 2016 Collins De516 | 2017 Collins De516 | 2019 Collins De516 | 2018 Collins Dh500 | 2019 Collins De416 | 2016 Collins De416 | 2015 Collins De500 | 2016 Collins Dh400 — Seats: barriers.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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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Recall details

Brand
COLLINS
Model
DH400
Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Lot
2017 COLLINS DH400 | 2018 COLLINS DH516 | 2017 COLLINS DE500 | 2018 COLLINS DE500 | 2017 COLLINS DE416 | 2015 COLLINS TH400 | 2017 COLLINS TH400 | 2018 COLLINS TH400 | 2019 COLLINS TH400 | 2017 COLLINS SH416 | 2019 COLLINS SH416 | 2017 COLLINS SH400 | 2016 COLLINS DE516 | 2017 COLLINS DE516 | 2019 COLLINS DE516 | 2018 COLLINS DH500 | 2019 COLLINS DE416 | 2016 COLLINS DE416 | 2015 COLLINS DE500 | 2016 COLLINS DH400
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Collins Dh400 | 2018 Collins Dh516 | 2017 Collins De500 | 2018 Collins De500 | 2017 Collins De416 | 2015 Collins Th400 | 2017 Collins Th400 | 2018 Collins Th400 | 2019 Collins Th400 | 2017 Collins Sh416 | 2019 Collins Sh416 | 2017 Collins Sh400 | 2016 Collins De516 | 2017 Collins De516 | 2019 Collins De516 | 2018 Collins Dh500 | 2019 Collins De416 | 2016 Collins De416 | 2015 Collins De500 | 2016 Collins Dh400 — Seats: barriers recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V211000 on March 21, 2019. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: COLLINS. Model: DH400.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)