Collins Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #13V590000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V590000 by Collins Bus Corporation. Affecting model year 2013 model school bus and multi-functional school activity buses manufactured august 20, 2013, through november 13, 2013 and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles Includes 333 affected units, Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2013 model school bus and multi-functional school activity buses manufactured august 20, 2013, through november 13, 2013 and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles
Defect Summary
Collins bus corporation (collins) is recalling certain model year 2013 model school bus and multi-functional school activity buses manufactured august 20, 2013, through november 13, 2013 and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles. when the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. thus, the buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Corrective Action
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle, and if necessary, replace the seat belt buckles, free of charge. The recall began on january 7, 2014. owners may contact collins at 1-800-533-1850.