2013 COLLINS DE516WR
3 recalls — 0 complaints — 3 TSBs
14V600000 Sep 26, 2014
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Collins and Mid Bus Super Bantam, Grand Bantam, Super Guide, Grand Guide, DE416WR, DH416WR, and DE516WR school buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to June 16, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010,... Read more
Consequence
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental platform support bumper kit. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The began on December 15, 2014. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850 or Ricon customer service... Read more
14V452000 Jul 23, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Defect Description
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 poss... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
13V590000 Nov 21, 2013
SEAT BELTS
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 latc... Read more
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2013 COLLINS DE516WR
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 |
| 120000 LIGHTING (PWS) | 1 |
| 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | 1 |
CBC-2014-002
Sep 19, 2014
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING: THE POSTITVE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED UNDER THE HEAR SHIELD. THIS IS LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BETWEEN FRAME RAIL AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELD.
CBC-2014-003
Apr 17, 2014
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
LIGHTED SIGN LED STRIPS : LIGHTED LED STRIP MAY EXPERIENCE CORROSION AT THE WIRE CONNECTION WHICH MAY CAUSE FAILURE.
CBC-2014-001
Mar 28, 2014
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Propane Helper leaf springs: Issue with the Helper Leaf Spring is wider than the OEM shackle and if fully compressed will rub OEM Shackle
COLLINS DE516WR — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the COLLINS DE516WR across all model years (2006–2015).
16
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths