Collins Recalls 2012-2014 School Buses for Propane Fuel Line Defect
Collins Bus Corporation is recalling 374 model year 2012-2014 school buses because a propane fuel line may rub against a frame bolt, potentially causing a leak, stall, or fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel line damage) that poses a risk of fire and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Collins Bus Corporation is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 DH500, DH516, DH516WR, DE500, and DE516WR school buses manufactured between May 18, 2012, and May 30, 2014. The recall covers 374 vehicles in total.
In the affected vehicles, the propane fuel line may rub on the third body mount bolt on the left rear of the frame rail. This friction can damage the fuel line, leading to a propane leak. A leak may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and relocate the propane fuel line free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- COLLINS DH516, DH516WR, DH500, DE516WR
- Brand
- COLLINS
- Manufacturer
- Collins Bus Corporation
- Category
- Vehicle — School Bus
- Affected units
- 374
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (5)
- DH516
- DH516WR
- DH500
- DE516WR
- DE500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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