Recall 16V031000: 2015 Collins DE416, 2015 Collins DE416WR, 2015 Collins DE500 +11 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jan 22, 2016
Vehicles affected
867
Models
14
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain model year 2015 DE416, DE416WR, DE500, DE516, DE516WR, DH400, DH416, DH416WR, DH500, DH516, SH400, SL400, TH400, and TL400 school buses manufactured May 1, 2015, to December 21, 2015, equipped with certain Transpec T6000, T6100, and T7000 series school bus stop arms. The affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm. As such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."

The risk

Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Collins will notify owners, and the stop arm blade assemblies will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2016. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850, or Transpec customer service at 1-800-951-7867.

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

  • 2015 Collins DE416
  • 2015 Collins DE416WR
  • 2015 Collins DE500
  • 2015 Collins DE516
  • 2015 Collins DE516WR
  • 2015 Collins DH400
  • 2015 Collins DH416
  • 2015 Collins DH416WR
  • 2015 Collins DH500
  • 2015 Collins DH516
  • 2015 Collins SH400
  • 2015 Collins SL400
  • 2015 Collins TH400
  • 2015 Collins TL400

Details

NHTSA campaign
16V031000
Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Owner letters
Feb 22, 2016
Components
Other:school bus stop arm assembly (Other / Unknown)

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