Collins recall: Fuel system, other
What is wrong
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 DH500, DH516, DH516WR, DE500, and DE516WR school buses manufactured May 18, 2012, to May 30, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the propane fuel line may rub on the third body mount bolt on the left rear of the frame rail possibly resulting in damage to the propane fuel line.
What could happen
Damage to the fuel line may cause a propane leak which may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The fix
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and relocate the propane fuel line, free of charge. The recall began Spetember 23, 2014. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850.
Vehicles covered
- Collins De500 2012–2014
- Collins De516Wr 2012–2014
- Collins Dh500 2012–2014
- Collins Dh516 2012–2014
- Collins Dh516Wr 2012–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V452000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Collins Bus Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 23, 2014
- Owners notified
- Sep 23, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 374
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 18, 2012 to May 30, 2014
- Part
- Fuel system, other
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Collins recall: Seats Mar 19, 2019
- Collins recall: Other Jan 22, 2016
- Collins / Mid Bus recall: Structure Sep 3, 2014
- Collins / Collins Corbeil / Collins Mid Bus recall: Seat belts Nov 21, 2013
- Collins / Corbeil / Mid-Bus recall: Fuel system, other Jul 19, 2012
- Collins recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Nov 5, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.