CarRecallWatch- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Problem
- Collins Bus Corporation (Collins Bus) is recalling certain 2018-2019 TL400, TL408, TH400 and TH408 school buses. The school buses may have been manufactured without a rear backup camera. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
- Risk
- Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Collins will notify owners, and dealers will install a backup camera, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 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 2018-2019 Collins school buses may have been built without a rear backup camera. Because of this, the buses do not meet federal rearview visibility requirements under FMVSS 111, and reduced view behind the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Collins Bus Corporation will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a backup camera free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2019. If you own one of these buses, contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850, extension 424, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Collins TH400 | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| Collins TH408 | 20182019 |
| Collins TL400 | 20182019 |
| Collins TL408 | 20182019 |