- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain 2018 SH, DH, P24, T22, T24 and TH buses. Bolts that connect the legs to the passenger seats may not have been properly tightened.
- Risk
- The improperly tightened bolts can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Collins will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat bolts and torque them to the correct specification, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850, extension 424.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain buses have seat leg bolts that may not have been tightened properly during assembly. Loose bolts can make a seat less secure, which increases the risk of injury to passengers if the bus is involved in a crash.
The remedy is free. Dealers will inspect the seat bolts and tighten them to the correct specification. Owners will be notified by the manufacturer, but you can also contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850, extension 424, to ask about your vehicle. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
If you own or operate an affected bus, schedule the free inspection with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Collins DH | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Collins P24 | 2018 |
| Collins SH | 2018 |
| Collins T22 | 2018 |
| Collins T24 | 2018 |
| Collins TH | 2018 |