2016 Collins DE516 recalls and problems
The 2016 Collins DE516 has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Collins dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2016 Collins DE516 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2016 Collins DE516 recalls
Recall 19V-211: Seats
Problem: Collins Bus Corporation (Collins Bus) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Midbus DH500, DH516, DH400, DE416, DE500, DE516, TH400, SH416, and SH400 school buses equipped with HSM 39-INCH FB11 restraining barriers. In a hard braking situation or vehicle crash event, the barrier may not properly restrain an unbelted seat occupant. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Risk: Failure to properly restrain an unbelted seat occupant can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Collins will notify owners, and HSM dealers will reinforce the barrier frame, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850, extension 424. Collins' number for this recall is 19E-010.
Recall 16V-310: Seats
Problem: 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."
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Collins DE516 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Collins DE516: 19V-211 (seats), 16V-310 (seats). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Collins recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Collins dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.