Recall 16V310000 — SEATS Defect in 2016-2016 COLLINS DH416
RECALL This recall affects up to 4 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V310000 |
| Manufacturer | Collins Bus Corporation |
| Vehicles Affected | 4 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for COLLINS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V699000 | 2015 COLLINS DE | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 3,514 | |
| 19V749000 | 2018 COLLINS TL408 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 24 | |
| 19V211000 | 2017 COLLINS DH400 | SEATS:BARRIERS | 3,787 | |
| 18V924000 | 2018 COLLINS TH | SEATS | 199 | |
| 18V696000 | 2011 COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | SEATS | 1,705 | |
| 18V584000 | 2016 COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 59 | |
| 16V031000 | 2015 COLLINS DE500 | OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY | 867 | |
| 15V732000 | 2006 COLLINS DH416WR | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2,980 | |
| 15V307000 | 2015 COLLINS DH500 | SEATS | 13 | |
| 15V068000 | 2007 COLLINS MIDSTAR 20IS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 8 |