COLLINS 2016 COLLINS DH416 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 COLLINS DH416
Brand
COLLINS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Collins Bus Corporation is recalling certain 2016 COLLINS DH416 vehicles due to seats issues. In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain 2016 DH416 school buses manufactured February 18, 2016, to February 19, 2016 built on Ford chassis, and 2016 DE516 school buses manufactured January 18, 2016, to February 19, 2016 built on Chevrolet chassis. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety System (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Collins will notify owners, and the manufacturer of the seats will replace the seats free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2016. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850. Collins' number for this recall is 16E037.
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