2014 COLLINS DE516WR
3 recalls — 0 complaints — 4 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
14V523000 Sep 3, 2014
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain model year 2014 Collins and Mid Bus school buses, models SL400, SL408, DH400, DH416, DE416WR, DH500, DH516 and DE516WR, manufactured from July 21, 2014, to August 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an inadequate amount... Read more
Consequence
If the edge interior panel becomes exposed, there is an increased risk of injury to the passengers.
Remedy
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will install additional structural fasteners on the applicable body panel joints, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2014 . Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850.
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2014 COLLINS DE516WR
4 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | 2 |
| 111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 |
| 203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 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-2014-004
Apr 17, 2014
203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
TOW HOOKS: BOLTS TO SECURE TOW HOOKS MAY BE TOO SHORT ALLOWING NYLOK NUT TO VIBRATE LOOSE
CBC-2014-004
Apr 17, 2014
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
TOW HOOKS: BOLTS TO SECURE TOW HOOKS MAY BE TOO SHORT ALLOWING NYLOK NUT TO VIBRATE LOOSE
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