Recall 14V452000: 2012–2014 Collins DE500, 2012–2014 Collins DE516WR, 2012–2014 Collins DH500 +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 23, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 374
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 DH500, DH516, DH516WR, DE500, and DE516WR school buses manufactured May 18, 2012, to May 30, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the propane fuel line may rub on the third body mount bolt on the left rear of the frame rail possibly resulting in damage to the propane fuel line.
The risk
Damage to the fuel line may cause a propane leak which may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The fix
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and relocate the propane fuel line, free of charge. The recall began Spetember 23, 2014. Owners may contact Collins customer service 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
- 2012 Collins DE500
- 2013 Collins DE500
- 2014 Collins DE500
- 2012 Collins DE516WR
- 2013 Collins DE516WR
- 2014 Collins DE516WR
- 2012 Collins DH500
- 2013 Collins DH500
- 2014 Collins DH500
- 2012 Collins DH516
- 2013 Collins DH516
- 2014 Collins DH516
- 2012 Collins DH516WR
- 2013 Collins DH516WR
- 2014 Collins DH516WR
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V452000
- Manufacturer
- Collins Bus Corporation
- Owner letters
- Sep 23, 2014
- Components
- Fuel system, other (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
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