Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
COLLINS
Model Of Vehicle
DE500
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
14V452000
Component Description
Fuel System, Other
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20120518
End Of Manufacture
20140530
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
374
Date Owners Notified
20140923
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
20140723