Recall 18V696000 — SEATS Defect in 2011-2018 COLLINS SCHOOL BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,705 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V696000 |
| Manufacturer | Collins Bus Corporation |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,705 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 | |
| 18V584000 | 2016 COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 59 | |
| 16V310000 | 2016 COLLINS DH416 | SEATS | 4 | |
| 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 |