Collins Recall 14V452000: Fuel System, Other

NHTSA recall 14V452000 · announced July 23, 2014 · filed by Collins Bus Corporation · 374 units affected

The problem

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 possibly resulting in damage to the propane fuel line.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.