2018 Collins DH problems

What is wrong

Collins Bus is recalling certain 2012-2020 Ford SL, Ford SH, Ford DH, Ford DE, Ford TH, Ford TL, Chevy DE, and Chevy DH school buses. The emergency exit label may be placed in the incorrect location and the lettering height may not be high enough. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

Risk

In an emergency, the incorrect window label instructions may prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Collins Bus will mail new labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Collins Bus' customer service at 1‑800‑533‑1850 ext. 424.

Recall number 22V699000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain 2018 SH, DH, P24, T22, T24 and TH buses. Bolts that connect the legs to the passenger seats may not have been properly tightened.

Risk

The improperly tightened bolts can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Collins will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat bolts and torque them to the correct specification, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1‑800‑533‑1850, extension 424.

Recall number 18V924000 · Recall details