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2015-2019 Collins DE416, Collins DE500 and others recall: barriers

Collins Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on March 19, 2019. It covers about 3,787 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,787
reported
Mar 19, 2019
owners notified
Apr 12, 2019

Seats: barriers

What is wrong
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins Bus) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Midbus DH500, DH516, DH400, DE416, DE500, DE516, TH400, SH416, and SH400 school buses equipped with HSM 39-INCH FB11 restraining barriers. In a hard braking situation or vehicle crash event, the barrier may not properly restrain an unbelted seat occupant. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Risk
Failure to properly restrain an unbelted seat occupant can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Collins will notify owners, and HSM dealers will reinforce the barrier frame, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1‑800‑533‑1850, extension 424. Collins' number for this recall is 19E-010.

Recall number 19V211000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 19V211000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2019 Collins DE416, Collins DE500 and others barriers?

Yes. Recall 19V211000, reported on March 19, 2019, covers about 3,787 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V211000?

Collins will notify owners, and HSM dealers will reinforce the barrier frame, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1‑800‑533‑1850, extension 424. Collins' number for this recall is 19E-010.

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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