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Collins recalls

29 NHTSA vehicle recalls since 2010 across 37 models.

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Latest Collins recalls

22V699000 · Collins Bus Corporation2012–2020 Collins DE, Collins DH, Collins SH +moreThe emergency exit label may be placed in the incorrect location and the lettering height may not be high enough.EquipmentFree repair3,514unitsSep 202219V749000 · Collins Bus Corporation2018–2019 Collins TH400, Collins TH408, Collins TL400 +moreThe school buses may have been manufactured without a rear backup camera.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair24unitsOct 201919V211000 · Collins Bus Corporation2015–2019 Collins DE416, Collins DE500, Collins DE516 +moreIn a hard braking situation or vehicle crash event, the barrier may not properly restrain an unbelted seat occupant.Seats & beltsFree repair3,787unitsMar 201918V924000 · Collins Bus Corporation2018 Collins DH, Collins P24, Collins SH +moreBolts that connect the legs to the passenger seats may not have been properly tightened.Seats & beltsFree repair199unitsDec 201818V696000 · Collins Bus Corporation2011–2018 Collins School BusThe foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash.Seats & beltsFree repair1,705unitsOct 201818V584000 · Collins Bus Corporation2012–2018 Collins School BusThe wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the…EquipmentFree replacement59unitsSep 201816V310000 · Collins Bus Corporation2016 Collins DE516, Collins DH416These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure.Seats & beltsFree replacement4unitsMay 201616V031000 · Collins Bus Corporation2015 Collins DE416, Collins DE416WR, Collins DE500 +moreThe affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm.OtherFree replacement867unitsJan 201615V732000 · Collins Bus Corporation2006–2016 Collins DE416WR, Collins DH416WR, Collins DH516WRThe affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move…EquipmentFree replacement2,980unitsNov 201515V307000 · Collins Bus Corporation2015 Collins DE516WR, Collins DH500, Collins SH40 +moreThe affected vehicles have seat bottoms whose foam core may not meet the flammability requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…Seats & beltsFree replacement13unitsMay 201515V068000 · Obs, Inc.2007–2012 Blue Bird A3FE2803A, Blue Bird BBCV3011S, Collins Midstar 20IS +moreThe platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.EquipmentFree replacement8unitsFeb 201514V600000 · Collins Bus Corporation2006–2014 Collins DE416WR, Collins DE516WR, Collins DH416WR +moreThe platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.EquipmentFree replacement2,332unitsSep 201414V523000 · Collins Bus Corporation2014 Collins DE416WR, Collins DE516WR, Collins DH400 +moreThe affected vehicles may have been assembled with an inadequate amount of adhesive on some interior side panel joints.Body & latchesFree repair281unitsSep 201414V452000 · Collins Bus Corporation2012–2014 Collins DE500, Collins DE516WR, Collins DH500 +moreIn the affected vehicles, the propane fuel line may rub on the third body mount bolt on the left rear of the frame rail possibly…Fuel systemFree repair374unitsJul 201413V590000 · Collins Bus Corporation2013 Collins DE516, Collins DE516WR, Collins DH400 +moreWhen the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the…Seats & beltsFree replacement333unitsNov 201313V469000 · Collins Bus Corporation2009–2010 Collins Bantam, Collins Grand Bantam, Collins Mid Bus Grand Guide +moreVoltage spikes may damage electrical components and electrical circuits, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.ElectricalFree replacement251unitsSep 201312V386000 · Collins Bus Corporation2012 Collins DE, Collins DH, Collins SH +moreSome of the body mount bolts may not have been torqued to specification.Body & latchesFree repair641unitsAug 201212V387000 · Collins Bus Corporation2012 Collins DE, Collins DH, Collins SH +moreThe metal hydraulic service brake line feeding the RH rear service brake assembly may interfere with a body mount assembly.Brakes & stabilityFree repair282unitsAug 201212V340000 · Collins Bus Corporation2012 Collins DE, Collins DH, Collins SH +moreThe split sash windows fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits…Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair1,429unitsJul 201212V346000 · Collins Bus Corporation2012 Collins DE, Collins DH, Collins SH +moreWhen the Double Out Door is open, there is potential for a drawstring of a backpack or an article of clothing to become entangled…Body & latchesFree repair171unitsJul 201212V345000 · Collins Bus Corporation2012 Collins DH400, Collins DH416, Collins DH500 +moreThese buses were manufactured from March 12, 2012, through September 20, 2012.Fuel systemFree repair598unitsJul 201212V342000 · Collins Bus Corporation2012 Collins DE, Collins DH, Collins SH +moreThe electrical panel cover above the driver may not be adequately secured.ElectricalFree repair196unitsJul 201212V259000 · Collins Bus Corporation2008–2010 Collins Grand Bantam, Collins Mid Bus Grand Guide, Collins Mid Bus Super Guide +moreCollins is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010 grand bantam, super bantam, mid bus grand guide, and mid bus super guide…EquipmentFree repair238unitsJun 201211V502000 · Collins Bus Corporation2006–2008 Collins Bantam, Collins Grand Bantam, Collins Super BantamCollins is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 bantam, grand bantam, and super bantam school buses manufactured from…EquipmentFree repair11unitsOct 201111V293000 · Collins Bus Corporation2002–2011 Collins Bantam, Collins Grand Bantam, Collins Super BantamCollins is recalling certain model year 2002-2011 bantam, grand bantam, and super bantam school buses manufactured from october…Seats & beltsFree repair702unitsMay 2011