The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V924000·Announced 2018-12-21

Collins Recalls 2018 Buses Due to Improperly Tightened Seat Bolts

Collins Bus Corporation is recalling 2018 SH, DH, P24, T22, T24, and TH buses because seat bolts may not be properly tightened, increasing injury risk in a crash.

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 (seat bolts) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Collins Bus Corporation is recalling certain 2018 SH, DH, P24, T22, T24, and TH buses. The recall addresses a defect where bolts that connect the legs to the passenger seats may not have been properly tightened.

The improperly tightened bolts can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. The recall began on January 25, 2019.

Collins will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat bolts and torque them to the correct specification, free of charge. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850, extension 424, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
COLLINS T24, DH, TH, T22
Brand
COLLINS
Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
199

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 (6)

  • T24
  • DH
  • TH
  • T22
  • P24
  • SH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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