Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
COLLINS
Model Of Vehicle
DE516
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V310000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, The Seat Can Separate From The Base Frame, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Seat Occupant.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20160118
End Of Manufacture
20160219
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4
Date Owners Notified
20160614
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
20160517
Make Campaign Number
1.6E+38
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
222