Recall 14V452000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER Defect in 2012-2014 COLLINS DH516
RECALL This recall affects up to 374 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 14V452000 |
| Manufacturer | Collins Bus Corporation |
| Vehicles Affected | 374 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2012 COLLINS DH516, 2012 COLLINS DH500, 2012 COLLINS DE516WR, 2012 COLLINS DE500, 2012 COLLINS DH516WR, 2013 COLLINS DH516, 2013 COLLINS DH516WR, 2013 COLLINS DH500, 2013 COLLINS DE516WR, 2013 COLLINS DE500, 2014 COLLINS DH516WR, 2014 COLLINS DE516WR, 2014 COLLINS DE500, 2014 COLLINS DH500, 2014 COLLINS DH516
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Defect Description
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 DH500, DH516, DH516WR, DE500, and DE516WR school buses manufactured May 18, 2012, to May 30, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the propane fuel line may rub on the third body mount bolt on the left rear of the frame rail possibly resulting in damage to the propane fuel line.
Safety Consequence
Damage to the fuel line may cause a propane leak which may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and relocate the propane fuel line, free of charge. The recall began Spetember 23, 2014. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850.
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