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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 16V310📅 May 17, 2016

2016 Collins DE516 & 2016 Collins DH416 recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain 2016 DH416 school buses manufactured February 18, 2016, to February 19, 2016 built on Ford chassis, and 2016 DE516 school buses manufactured January 18, 2016, to February 19, 2016 built on Chevrolet chassis. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety System (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

🔧 The fix

Collins will notify owners, and the manufacturer of the seats will replace the seats free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2016. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850. Collins' number for this recall is 16E037.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V310000
Manufacturer recall #
16E037
Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Vehicles affected
4
Component
SEATS
Owner phone
1-800-533-1850
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 14, 2016
Built
Feb 18, 2016 – Feb 19, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V310 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V310?

2016 Collins DE516 & 2016 Collins DH416. 4 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Collins dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-533-1850.