Collins Dh516 (2014) – 14V523000

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

DH516

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