Collins Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #18V696000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V696000 by Collins Bus Corporation. Affecting 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 Includes 1,705 affected units, Knee Impact Area Foam Insufficient/FMVSS 222, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2011-2018 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
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.