NHTSA Recall 14V452000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V452000; Date: Jul. 23, 2014
Damage to the fuel line may cause a propane leak which may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Collins DE500; 2013 Collins DE500; 2014 Collins DE500; 2012 Collins De516wr; 2013 Collins De516wr; 2014 Collins De516wr; 2012 Collins DH500; 2013 Collins DH500; 2014 Collins DH500; 2012 Collins DH516; 2013 Collins DH516; 2014 Collins DH516; 2012 Collins Dh516wr; 2013 Collins Dh516wr; 2014 Collins Dh516wr
Component: Other Fuel System
Manufactured by: Collins Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 374
Recall Summary:
Collins bus corporation (collins) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 dh500, dh516, dh516wr, de500, and de516wr school buses manufactured may 18, 2012, to may 30, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the propane fuel line may rub on the third body mount bolt on the left rear of the frame rail possibly resulting in damage to the propane fuel line.
How to Fix:
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and relocate the propane fuel line, free of charge. The recall began spetember 23, 2014. Owners may contact collins customer service 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: Sep 23, 2014
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