Defect Description For Recall
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013 Model School Bus And Multi-FunCTIonal School Activity Buses Manufactured August 20, 2013, Through November 13, 2013 And Equipped With Immi-Brand L9 Seat Belt Buckles. When The Button Is Pressed To Release The Seat Belt, The Latch Plate Can Become Partially Engaged With The Buckle, Making The Seat Belt Difficult To Unlatch. Thus, The Buses Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) No. 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies.”
Make Of Vehicle
COLLINS MID BUS
Model Of Vehicle
DH516
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V590000
Component Description
Seat Belts
Effect Of Defect
If The Latch Plate Remains Partially Engaged After The Button Is Pressed, Egress From The Vehicle Could Be Hindered Which Would Increase The Risk Of Injury In The Event Of An Emergency.
Fix Defect
Collins Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Seat Belt Buckle, And If Necessary, Replace The Seat Belt Buckles, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 7, 2014. Owners May Contact Collins At 1-800-533-1850.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20130820
End Of Manufacture
20131113
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
333
Date Owners Notified
20140107
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
20131121
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
209