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2016 Collins DE516 and Collins DH416 recall: seats

Collins Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on May 17, 2016. It covers about 4 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4
reported
May 17, 2016
owners notified
Jun 14, 2016

Seats

What is wrong
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."
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 16V310000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V310000

Is there a recall on the 2016 Collins DE516 and Collins DH416 seats?

Yes. Recall 16V310000, reported on May 17, 2016, covers about 4 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V310000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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