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- SEATS:BARRIERS
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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 2015 Collins school buses are equipped with HSM 39-inch FB11 restraining barriers that may not properly restrain an unbelted seat occupant during hard braking or a crash. This means the buses do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 222, which governs school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
A barrier that fails to hold an unbelted passenger in place can increase the risk of injury to students riding in the affected buses. Collins Bus Corporation will notify owners, and authorized HSM dealers will reinforce the barrier frame at no cost. Owners can contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850, extension 424, and should check their vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
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