Recall 13V590000: 2013 Collins DE516, 2013 Collins DE516WR, 2013 Collins DH400 +24 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Nov 21, 2013
Vehicles affected
333
Models
27
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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."

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2013 Collins DE516
  • 2013 Collins DE516WR
  • 2013 Collins DH400
  • 2013 Collins DH416
  • 2013 Collins DH416WR
  • 2013 Collins DH500
  • 2013 Collins DH516
  • 2013 Collins SH400
  • 2013 Collins SL400
  • 2013 Collins Corbeil DE516
  • 2013 Collins Corbeil DE516WR
  • 2013 Collins Corbeil DH400
  • 2013 Collins Corbeil DH416
  • 2013 Collins Corbeil DH416WR
  • 2013 Collins Corbeil DH500
  • 2013 Collins Corbeil DH516
  • 2013 Collins Corbeil SH400
  • 2013 Collins Corbeil SL400
  • 2013 Collins MID Bus DE516
  • 2013 Collins MID Bus DE516WR
  • 2013 Collins MID Bus DH400
  • 2013 Collins MID Bus DH416
  • 2013 Collins MID Bus DH416WR
  • 2013 Collins MID Bus DH500
  • 2013 Collins MID Bus DH516
  • 2013 Collins MID Bus SH400
  • 2013 Collins MID Bus SL400

Details

NHTSA campaign
13V590000
Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Owner letters
Jan 7, 2014
Components
Seat belts (Seats & Seat Belts)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology