Recall 14V523000: 2014 Collins DE416WR, 2014 Collins DE516WR, 2014 Collins DH400 +13 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 3, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 281
- Models
- 16
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain model year 2014 Collins and Mid Bus school buses, models SL400, SL408, DH400, DH416, DE416WR, DH500, DH516 and DE516WR, manufactured from July 21, 2014, to August 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an inadequate amount of adhesive on some interior side panel joints. In the case of a collision to the side of the vehicle, the edge interior panel may become exposed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
The risk
If the edge interior panel becomes exposed, there is an increased risk of injury to the passengers.
The fix
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will install additional structural fasteners on the applicable body panel joints, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 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
- 2014 Collins DE416WR
- 2014 Collins DE516WR
- 2014 Collins DH400
- 2014 Collins DH416
- 2014 Collins DH500
- 2014 Collins DH516
- 2014 Collins SL400
- 2014 Collins SL408
- 2014 MID Bus DE416WR
- 2014 MID Bus DE516WR
- 2014 MID Bus DH400
- 2014 MID Bus DH416
- 2014 MID Bus DH500
- 2014 MID Bus DH516
- 2014 MID Bus SL400
- 2014 MID Bus SL408
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V523000
- Manufacturer
- Collins Bus Corporation
- Owner letters
- Oct 8, 2014
- Components
- Structure:body (Body & Structure)
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