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2012 COLLINS DH500

2 recalls — 0 complaints — 2 TSBs

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.
374 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Collins Bus Corporation
12V345000 Jul 19, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
Collins is recalling certain model year 2012 Collins, Corbeil, and Mid-Bus school bus and multi-function school activity buses, models SL400, SH400, DH400, DH416 with 139" wheel base and two-passenger seat set at 24, 25, 26, 27, or 28" hip to knee spacing and three-passenger seat set at 24, 25, or 2... Read more
Consequence
If the integrity of this hose is breached, fuel could spill. In the case of gasoline or diesel vehicle, fuel could spill during fueling operations or in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a fire. In the case of a propane vehicle, propane gas could be released during fueling operations (ch... Read more
Remedy
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on August 13, 2012. Owners may contact Collins at 1-800-533-1850.
598 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2012 COLLINS DH500

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES1
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)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.

COLLINS DH500 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the COLLINS DH500 across all model years (2012–2019).

13 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

COLLINS DH500 — Year by Year

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Other COLLINS Models

Model Recalls Complaints
SUPER BANTAM 77 0 View
GRAND BANTAM 73 2 View
BANTAM 62 3 View
DH416WR 22 0 View
DE416WR 22 0 View
MID BUS SUPER GUIDE 21 0 View
MID BUS GRAND GUIDE 18 0 View
DE516WR 16 0 View