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Recall 14V-523: 2014 Collins DE416WR, 2014 Collins DE516WR and 14 more

Collins Bus Corporation recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Sep 3, 2014, covering about 281 vehicles.

NHTSA number
14V-523
Report date
Sep 3, 2014
Vehicles affected
281
Owners notified
Oct 8, 2014

The problem

Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain model year 2014 Collins and Mid Bus school buses, models SL400, SL408, DH400, DH416, DE416WR, DH500, DH516 and DE516WR, manufactured from July 21, 2014, to August 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an inadequate amount of adhesive on some interior side panel joints. In the case of a collision to the side of the vehicle, the edge interior panel may become exposed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."

The risk

If the edge interior panel becomes exposed, there is an increased risk of injury to the passengers.

The fix

Collins will notify owners, and dealers will install additional structural fasteners on the applicable body panel joints, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2014 . Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerCollins Bus Corporation
ComponentStructure › Body
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number14V523000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Collins DE416WR2014All years
Collins DE516WR2014All years
Collins DH4002014All years
Collins DH4162014All years
Collins DH5002014All years
Collins DH5162014All years
Collins SL4002014All years
Collins SL4082014All years
Mid Bus DE416WR2014All years
Mid Bus DE516WR2014All years
Mid Bus DH4002014All years
Mid Bus DH4162014All years
Mid Bus DH5002014All years
Mid Bus DH5162014All years
Mid Bus SL4002014All years
Mid Bus SL4082014All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 14V-523?

Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain model year 2014 Collins and Mid Bus school buses, models SL400, SL408, DH400, DH416, DE416WR, DH500, DH516 and DE516WR, manufactured from July 21, 2014, to August 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an inadequate amount of adhesive on some interior side panel joints. In the case of a collision to the side of the vehicle, the edge interior panel may become exposed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."

How is recall 14V-523 fixed?

Collins will notify owners, and dealers will install additional structural fasteners on the applicable body panel joints, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2014 . Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.