Defect Description For Recall
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014 Collins And Mid Bus School Buses, Models Sl400, Sl408, Dh400, Dh416, De416Wr, Dh500, Dh516 And De516Wr, Manufactured From July 21, 2014, To August 19, 2014. The Affected Vehicles May Have Been Assembled With An Inadequate Amount Of Adhesive On Some Interior Side Panel Joints. In The Case Of A Collision To The Side Of The Vehicle, The Edge Interior Panel May Become Exposed. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, “School Bus Body Joint Strength.”
Make Of Vehicle
COLLINS
Model Of Vehicle
DE416WR
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
14V523000
Component Description
Structure:Body
Effect Of Defect
If The Edge Interior Panel Becomes Exposed, There Is An Increased Risk Of Injury To The Passengers.
Fix Defect
Collins Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install Additional Structural Fasteners On The Applicable Body Panel Joints, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 8, 2014 . Owners May Contact Collins Customer Service At 1-800-533-1850.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20140721
End Of Manufacture
20140819
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
281
Date Owners Notified
20141008
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
20140903
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
221