COLLINS 2015 COLLINS DH500 Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2015 COLLINS DH500
Brand
COLLINS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2015
Collins Bus Corporation is recalling certain 2015 COLLINS DH500 vehicles due to seats issues. If the seats are built with this seat bottom foam core, the seats may not resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source, increasing the r.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain model year 2015 DE516WR, SL408, SH40, and DH500 school buses manufactured February 2, 2015, to April 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have seat bottoms whose foam core may not meet the flammability requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the seats are built with this seat bottom foam core, the seats may not resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source, increasing the risk that a fire may start or spread.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the school bus seat bottoms with foam that is compliant to the safety standard, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2015. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850. Collins' number for this recall is 15E032.
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