NHTSA Recall 13V590000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V590000; Date: Nov. 21, 2013
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Collins DE516; 2013 Collins De516wr; 2013 Collins DH400; 2013 Collins DH416; 2013 Collins Dh416wr; 2013 Collins DH500; 2013 Collins DH516; 2013 Collins SH400; 2013 Collins SL400; 2013 Collins Corbeil DE516; 2013 Collins Corbeil De516wr; 2013 Collins Corbeil DH400; 2013 Collins Corbeil DH416; 2013 Collins Corbeil Dh416wr; 2013 Collins Corbeil DH500; 2013 Collins Corbeil DH516; 2013 Collins Corbeil SH400; 2013 Collins Corbeil SL400; 2013 Collins Mid Bus DE516; 2013 Collins Mid Bus De516wr; 2013 Collins Mid Bus DH400; 2013 Collins Mid Bus DH416; 2013 Collins Mid Bus Dh416wr; 2013 Collins Mid Bus DH500; 2013 Collins Mid Bus DH516; 2013 Collins Mid Bus SH400; 2013 Collins Mid Bus SL400
Component: Seat Belt
Manufactured by: Collins Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 333
Recall 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. "
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 7, 2014
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