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Collins DE516 Recall 16V310: School Bus Seats May Separate From Base in a Crash

NHTSA campaign 16V310, reported May 17, 2016, 4 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2016 Collins school buses have seats that may separate from the base frame because of bolt failure. The seats also fail to meet federal school bus seating and crash protection requirements (FMVSS 222).

In a crash, a seat that separates from its base can increase the risk of injury to the child or adult sitting in it. The recall covers specific 2016 DH416 buses built on Ford chassis and DE516 buses built on Chevrolet chassis, within the build dates listed in the notice.

Owners will be notified by Collins Bus Corporation, and the seat manufacturer will replace the affected seats free of charge. The recall began June 17, 2016. You can contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850 (Collins recall number 16E037), and check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V310Collins Bus Corporation
Component
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.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Collins DE5162016
Collins DH4162016