Recall 18V696000: 2011–2018 Collins School Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 5, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 1,705
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Collins SL, SH, DH, DE, and TH school buses, built on Promaster chassis, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
The risk
If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will install additional foam into the seat backs, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2018. Owners may contact Collins customer service 1-800-533-1850, extension 424. Collins' number for this recall is 18e056.
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
- 2011 Collins School Bus
- 2012 Collins School Bus
- 2013 Collins School Bus
- 2014 Collins School Bus
- 2015 Collins School Bus
- 2016 Collins School Bus
- 2017 Collins School Bus
- 2018 Collins School Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V696000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 18e056
- Manufacturer
- Collins Bus Corporation
- Owner letters
- Dec 21, 2018
- Components
- Seats (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