The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V749000·Announced 2019-10-18

Collins Recalls 2018-2019 School Buses Lacking Rear Backup Cameras

Collins Bus Corporation is recalling 2018-2019 TL400, TL408, TH400, and TH408 school buses that may lack rear backup cameras, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (missing safety camera) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Collins Bus Corporation is recalling certain 2018-2019 TL400, TL408, TH400, and TH408 school buses. These vehicles may have been manufactured without a rear backup camera, causing them to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

The absence of a rear backup camera reduces rearward visibility, which can increase the risk of a crash. The recall affects 24 units of the specified models.

Collins will notify owners, and dealers will install a backup camera free of charge. The recall began on November 21, 2019. 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 TL408, TH400, TH408, TL400
Brand
COLLINS
Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
24

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 (4)

  • TL408
  • TH400
  • TH408
  • TL400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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