2016 COLLINS DE516 RECALL - #16V310000
RECALL FOR SEATS
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 COLLINS DE516 |
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| Manufacturer |
Collins Bus Corporation |
| Manufactured between |
1/18/2016 - 2/19/2016 |
| Recalled on |
5/17/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Collins Bus Corporation |
| Owners Notified on |
6/14/2016 |
| # Affected |
4 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2016 COLLINS DE516 Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
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