Recall 13V590000

SEAT BELTS

Report Date

20131121

Component

SEAT BELTS

Affected Vehicles

27 models

Defect Description

Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain model year 2013 model school bus and multi-functional school activity buses manufactured August 20, 2013, through November 13, 2013 and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, the buses fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Safety Consequence

If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

Remedy

Collins will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle, and if necessary, replace the seat belt buckles, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2014. Owners may contact Collins at 1-800-533-1850.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2013	COLLINS	DE516
2013	COLLINS	DE516WR
2013	COLLINS	DH400
2013	COLLINS	DH416
2013	COLLINS	DH416WR
2013	COLLINS	DH500
2013	COLLINS	DH516
2013	COLLINS	SH400
2013	COLLINS	SL400
2013	COLLINS CORBEIL	DE516
2013	COLLINS CORBEIL	DE516WR
2013	COLLINS CORBEIL	DH400
2013	COLLINS CORBEIL	DH416
2013	COLLINS CORBEIL	DH416WR
2013	COLLINS CORBEIL	DH500
2013	COLLINS CORBEIL	DH516
2013	COLLINS CORBEIL	SH400
2013	COLLINS CORBEIL	SL400
2013	COLLINS MID BUS	DE516
2013	COLLINS MID BUS	DE516WR
2013	COLLINS MID BUS	DH400
2013	COLLINS MID BUS	DH416
2013	COLLINS MID BUS	DH416WR
2013	COLLINS MID BUS	DH500
2013	COLLINS MID BUS	DH516
2013	COLLINS MID BUS	SH400
2013	COLLINS MID BUS	SL400

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.