Collins Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #19V211000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V211000 by Collins Bus Corporation. Affecting 2015-2019 midbus dh500, dh516, dh400, de416, de500, de516, th400, sh416, and sh400 school buses equipped with hsm 39-inch fb11 restraining barriers Includes 3,787 affected units, Barrier may not Properly Restrain Occupant, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2015-2019 midbus dh500, dh516, dh400, de416, de500, de516, th400, sh416, and sh400 school buses equipped with hsm 39-inch fb11 restraining barriers
Defect Summary
Collins bus corporation (collins bus) is recalling certain 2015-2019 midbus dh500, dh516, dh400, de416, de500, de516, th400, sh416, and sh400 school buses equipped with hsm 39-inch fb11 restraining barriers. in a hard braking situation or vehicle crash event, the barrier may not properly restrain an unbelted seat occupant. as a result, 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 hsm dealers will reinforce the barrier frame, free of charge. The recall began april 12, 2019. owners may contact collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850, extension 424. Collins' number for this recall is 19e-010.