NHTSA Recall 16V310000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V310000; Date: May. 17, 2016
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Collins DE516; 2016 Collins DH416
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Collins Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 4
Recall Summary:
Collins bus corporation (collins) is recalling certain 2016 dh416 school buses manufactured February 18, 2016, to February 19, 2016 built on Ford chassis, and 2016 de516 school buses manufactured January 18, 2016, to February 19, 2016 built on Chevrolet chassis. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety system (fmvss) number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection. "
How to Fix:
Collins will notify owners, and the manufacturer of the seats will replace the seats free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2016. Owners may contact collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850. Collins' number for this recall is 16e037.
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: Jun 14, 2016
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