COLLINS 2017 COLLINS DH400 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 COLLINS DH400
Brand
COLLINS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Collins Bus Corporation is recalling certain 2017 COLLINS DH400 vehicles due to seats:barriers issues. Failure to properly restrain an unbelted seat occupant can increase the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins Bus) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Midbus DH500, DH516, DH400, DE416, DE500, DE516, TH400, SH416, and SH400 school buses equipped with HSM 39-INCH FB11 restraining barriers. In a hard braking situation or vehicle crash event, the barrier may not properly restrain an unbelted seat occupant. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Failure to properly restrain an unbelted seat occupant can increase the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Collins will notify owners, and HSM dealers will reinforce the barrier frame, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850, extension 424. Collins' number for this recall is 19E-010.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026