Collins Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #22V699000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V699000 by Collins Bus Corporation. Affecting 2012-2020 ford sl, ford sh, ford dh, ford de, ford th, ford tl, chevy de, and chevy dh school buses Includes 3,514 affected units, Incorrect Emergency Exit Label/FMVSS 217, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2012-2020 ford sl, ford sh, ford dh, ford de, ford th, ford tl, chevy de, and chevy dh school buses

Defect Summary

Collins bus is recalling certain 2012-2020 ford sl, ford sh, ford dh, ford de, ford th, ford tl, chevy de, and chevy dh school buses. the emergency exit label may be placed in the incorrect location and the lettering height may not be high enough. as such, these vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."

Corrective Action

Collins bus will mail new labels, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on november 21, 2022. owners may contact collins bus' customer service at 1-800-533-1850 ext. 424.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V699000
Manufacturer: Collins Bus Corporation
Report Received Date: 2022-09-19T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect emergency exit label/fmvss 217
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 3,514

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Collins bus is recalling certain 2012-2020 ford sl, ford sh, ford dh, ford de, ford th, ford tl, chevy de, and chevy dh school buses. the emergency exit label may be placed in the incorrect location and the lettering height may not be high enough. as such, these vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Consequence Summary: In an emergency, the incorrect window label instructions may prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Collins bus will mail new labels, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on november 21, 2022. owners may contact collins bus' customer service at 1-800-533-1850 ext. 424.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 99.15

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SID: row-ry8s.vabk-amvu
NHTSA ID: 22V699000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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